Urinary Incontinence and Bedwetting in Parkinson’s Disease
The inability to control the release of urine from the bladder and involuntary leakage of urine is known as urinary incontinence. It is condition that affects millions of people throughout the world...
View ArticleBreathing Problems, Difficulty in Parkinson’s Disease
Normal aging should not cause breathing difficulty and people with Parkinson’s disease, although mostly elderly, should not have breathing problems unless there is some underlying cause. Getting out of...
View ArticleSubstance Abuse and Addiction in Parkinson’s Disease
There are various psychosocial factors that may lead to substance abuse and subsequent addiction and Parkinson’s patients are not immune to these pitfalls. However, it is interesting to not that some...
View ArticleWhen to Institutionalize a Parkinson’s Disease Patient
Parkinson’s disease, especially in the late stages, can take its toll not only on the patient but also on the caregiver and a time may come when there is no other option but to institutionalize the...
View ArticleDental Diseases and Oral Health in Parkinson’s Patients
As Parkinson’s disease progresses, many other symptoms and problems start developing, some due to the disease process itself and others due to the effects of natural aging. Of these, dental diseases...
View ArticleBrain Functioning and Personality Changes in Parkinson’s Disease
Although the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) involve motor functions such as tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement and loss of postural reflex, there are other neurological and...
View ArticleSleeping Problems in Parkinson’s Disease
A range of sleeping problems are associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and unless they are recognized and tackled effectively, they can give rise to serious consequences. Sleep disorders can...
View ArticleTravel Considerations for the Parkinson’s Patient
Parkinson’s disease, unless in the late stages, should not be a contraindication for traveling, provided adequate preparations are made in advance. Although it may be intimidating for a PD patient to...
View ArticleComplications of Parkinson’s Disease
Complications may arise in any diseases if left untreated or as it progresses and Parkinson’s disease is no different. These complications may be associated with PD itself as it gets worse, arise as a...
View ArticleFalls in Parkinson’s Disease – Causes, Effects, Prevention Tips
Due to the nature of Parkinson’s disease, falls are a fairly common occurrence mainly due to instability with the posture and impaired gait. It has a host of complications as would frequent falls in...
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