Etiology : The exact cause of this disease is not known. But in my opinion, the increase in stress
in day to day life, the introduction of chemical pesticides in almost all eatables may be the
leading cause. The increase in oxidant levels in our body due to a fast and competitive life can
again be one of the main reasons behind this kind of disease. The more of a sedentary life style
and the least physical activity may also contribute to the etiology. Hereditary factor is also
known to cause Parkinson in pedigrees.
Clinical features: Tremors which initially starts unilaterally and gradually progress to all four
limbs. The patient becomes handicapped up to the level that he/she unable to eat or drink of its
own. The sufferer stops mingling in the society because of social phobia. He drags himself away
from the society and even the family. Ultimately he starts developing psychiatric symptoms
Statistics: In the United States, at least 500,000 people are believed to suffer from Parkinson's
disease, and about 50,000 new cases are reported annually.
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