Parkinson’s disease Treatment in India

What is Parkinson’s disease?

What causes Parkinson’s disease?

Since Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, researchers have not identified one exact cause for the degeneration of neurons. However, several factors increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, including:

• Increased and prolonged exposure to insecticides, herbicides and fungicides
• The use of a synthetic neurotoxin called MPTP, which can lead to the development of symptoms such as in Parkinson’s disease
• Genetic predisposition where Parkinson’s disease has been passed onto family members
  
  

  Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

  Parkinson’s disease primarily affects individuals over 50, but it can also develop in younger adults in rare cases. The condition mainly affects the nervous system and disrupts communication between the brain and muscles.

  The most common symptoms include:

  • Tremors or shaking in hands, arms, or legs

  • Muscle stiffness and rigidity

  • Slow movement (bradykinesia)

  • Difficulty with balance and coordination

  • Changes in facial expressions and speech

  • Postural instability

  • Fatigue and depression

  As the disease progresses, daily activities such as walking, eating, writing, and speaking may become increasingly difficult.

  Early diagnosis and timely Parkinson disease treatment in India can significantly slow disease progression and help patients maintain better physical and mental functions.

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  Causes and Risk Factors

  Although the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is still unknown, several factors are believed to contribute to its development, including:

  • Genetic mutations and family history

  • Aging

  • Exposure to environmental toxins

  • Head injuries

  • Certain medications that affect brain function

  In Parkinson’s disease, the brain cells that produce dopamine degenerate over time. Since dopamine is essential for smooth muscle movements, its decline leads to stiffness, tremors, and impaired coordination.

  That is why expert medical intervention is necessary to manage symptoms effectively. Dr. Vikas Kathuria, a highly experienced neurosurgeon in Gurgaon, specializes in advanced and personalized Parkinson disease treatment in India.

  Benefits of Parkinson Disease Treatment in India

  India offers several advantages for patients seeking Parkinson’s treatment:

  • Access to highly qualified neurologists and neurosurgeons

  • Advanced medical infrastructure

  • Cost-effective treatment compared to other countries

  • Modern technology such as DBS and robotic-assisted surgery

  • Shorter waiting times

  • Comprehensive post-treatment care

  This makes Parkinson disease treatment in India both effective and affordable, especially under the guidance of experienced specialists like Dr. Vikas Kathuria.

The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease:

Most of the symptoms in Parkinson’s disease is related to abnormality of movements, and they include:

• Stiffness and rigidity of the muscles
• Slowing down of movements
• Tremors, which appear mainly at rest or intention tremors
• Abnormal gait and unsteadiness
• Insomnia
• Depression and anxiety

How is Parkinson’s disease treated?

Once this degenerative disorder has started, unfortunately there is no reversing the damage that has occurred, therefore there is no cure to the disease. The aims of treatment in Parkinson’s disease is to improve overall health and quality of life by helping to relieve symptoms and to increase the dopamine levels in the body using exogenous dopamine or stimulating the undamaged dopamine producing neurons in the body to produce more dopamine. Various treatment forms are available to achieve these goals, and they include:

Pharmacological methods:

The most widely used and most effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease has been the use of a combination of two drugs known as Levodopa and Carbidopa. These drugs help to increase the level of dopamine in the body. The abnormal movements and difficulty with movements are reduced with the use of Levodpa, but this drug has only a very short half-life, therefore the symptoms may recur. The adverse effects of levodopa include nausea and vomiting, restlessness, involuntary movements, dyspnea, dyspepsia, confusion and low blood pressure.

Doctors prescribe anticholinergic drugs to correct the neurotransmitter imbalance in Parkinson’s disease, where acetylcholine levels exceed dopamine levels. This imbalance also gives rise to certain symptoms, therefore by preventing of acetylcholine using inhibitors we will be able to relieve these symptoms.

Dopamine agonists are drugs which mimic the action of dopamine in the body. They go and stimulate dopamine receptors in the body bringing about the same action. But these medications tend to have side effects such as insomnia and hallucinations, which can be disturbing for the patient.

Surgical methods:

Parkinson’s disease usually affects people over the age of 50, although it can develop earlier in some cases. Where the best neurosurgeon in Gurgaon, Dr. Vikas Kathuria, will have to open a part of your brain in order to place tiny electrodes at specific locations within the brain. These electrodes are in turn connected to a pulse generator, which is implanted in the chest region. There are impulses generated in this generator and transmitted to the electrodes within your brain, which then stimulate the neurons in those areas of the brain, in order to perform their function. Deep Brain Stimulation in Gurgaon has proven to have a success rate of over 70%, with a majority of the patients gaining control of movements and experiencing symptomatic relief. You can have rare side effects of Deep Brain Stimulation such as occurrence of seizures, bleeding during surgery or infections following the surgery.

Another mode of surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease is the surgical destruction of the entire substantia nigra, after which the entire dopamine needs of the body is provided medications. But this method is rarely carried out.

Conclusion

Parkinson’s disease is a challenging neurological condition, but with timely intervention and expert care, its symptoms can be effectively managed. Thanks to modern medical advancements, Parkinson disease treatment in India now offers hope for better mobility, independence, and quality of life.

If you or a loved one is experiencing signs of Parkinson’s disease, seeking help from a skilled specialist like Dr. Vikas Kathuria in Gurgaon is the first and most important step. His deep expertise in neurosurgery and commitment to patient care make him one of the top choices for Parkinson’s treatment in the country.

Early diagnosis, correct treatment, and the right specialist can make a life-changing difference.

Consult Dr. Vikas Kathuria for expert Parkinson disease treatment in India and take a step toward a better, healthier future.