Parkinsonism is a Clinical syndrome characterized by tremors , bradykinesia , rigidity and postural instability .It is a condition that causes combination of abnormalities of movement .Parkinsonism is usually a disease of elderly.but these days due to high pollution levels younger people are being effected by it.Males are more prone to it then females.

Causes
· Head trauma/Head injuries
· Senile degeneration.
· Certain neurodegenerative disorder such as multiple system atrophy and Progressive supra nuclear palsy.
· Brain lesions such as tumor’s or fluid build up.
· Metabolic and other disorder such as chronic liver failure and hypoparathyroidism.
· Exposure to toxins such as carbon mono oxide cyanide & organic solvents.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS
· Tremors
· Bradykinesia
· Muscular rigidity
· Impaired posture & balance
· Loss of control of voluntary movement
· Blurred Speech & inability to write properly
· Difficulty in moving & Walking
· Constipation

Investigations
· Clinical examination
· Thyroid profile
· Liver function test
· Imaging studies
· MRI
· CT scan

Herbal treatment
· Kapikachu (mucuna pruriens)
· Brahmi (Bacopa monniera)
· Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
· Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)
· Shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pleuricauls)
· Ginkgo Biloba

Panchkarma treatment
· Regular and continuous panchkarma therapy by an experienced hand can bring about wonderful results in patients of parkinsonism that are permanent.The movement of body as a whole and parts are better controlled.
· Abhyangam , Shirodhara , Sarwangdhara, Patra pind swedanam, Potli massage.
· Yoga & Meditation

Foods & spices
· Turmeric
· Green tea
· Kale , bell pepper
· Potatoes
· Apple ,berries & Pears
· Whole grains
· Legumes & beans
· Whole nuts


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