96% of people with Parkinson have this in common, the study says
This early sign of Parkinson could appear decades before other symptoms.
Detecting any early illness can make a huge difference in the way it finally affects you, whether it's up to symptoms or potentially save your life. And this is the case of Parkinson's disease, which affects nearly one million people in the United States, according toThe Parkinson Foundation. Over the last two decades,Mortality rates for Parkinson Among the adults aged 65 and over increased by 57%, according to disease control and prevention centers (CDC). But the good news is that some ways to detect the disease much earlier and better chances of controlling it. In fact, research has shown that there was a sign of Parkinson's disease that affects 96% of patients and may appear a decade before one of the more known symptoms occur. To see Parkinson's prominent sign that you should be careful, read it.
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The loss of smell is one of the most common signs and the most purchases of Parkinson's disease.
According to a 2011 study published in the journalParkinson's disease, more than 96% of Parkinson patients have importantOlfactory dysfunction. But it often goes unnoticed because it is not accompanied by other more typical symptoms. "It can come many years, up to decades before other symptoms start," "certified neurologistHuma U. Sheikh, MD, saysBetter life.
According to the Michael J. Fox Fox Foundation for Parkinson's search, most people do not notice a diminished odorate or lost sense of smell, but later, when they developMORE KNOWN SYMPTOMS From Parkinson, they remember "years or even decades earlier their ability to feel diminished."
Noticing and reporting a smell loss earlier can benefit you and help your health provider address your condition. Sheikh notes that your smell may not disappear completely, but simply decrease, so that any poor quality capability is worth to bring your doctor.
Some experts believe that Parkinson starts in the nose.
The experts have long suggested that odor loss is an early sign of Parkinson, because that's where the disease begins. A 2020 August study published in the newspaperBrain pathology Gathered evidence that seems to support that. "Olfactory dysfunction may not be a sign of larger neuronal damage, but rather have a more direct link toThe generation of disorder He himself, "said the authors of the Florida Atlantic University study in a statement.
The olfactory system is exposed to various toxins in the environment of bacteria, viruses, molds, dust, pollen and chemicals. These toxins can cause an inflammatory response into the nose and the ignition can spread and activate inflammatory cells deep in the brain. And this inflammation can contribute to the development and progression of Parkinson's diseases and other degenerative diseases. The Michael J. Fox Foundation suggests that tufts of alpha-synucleine protein, a trademark of Parkinson, probably first shape in the olfactory system before migrating to the brain.
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Additional subtle signs of Parkinson affect other areas of your face.
Although a loss of smell may occur much earlier than other symptoms of Parkinson, it is worth keeping an eye on other common symptoms of the disease, such as tremors, a fixed facial expression, A small handwritten writing and flashes not as often, according to Sheik. It adds that a loss of taste can occur but is less common.
According to the Parkinson Foundation, other more obvious signs includedifficulty walking, constipation, low voice, dizziness, fainting and hostilation. If you notice any of these symptoms, put them to your doctor.
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A loss of smell does not necessarily mean that you have Parkinson's disease.
Although most people with Parkinson have a loss of smell, it does not mean that most people with diminished smell have Parkinson's disease. As we now know with COVID-19, a loss of smell Maybe the result of many diseases, it is worth talking to your doctor before moving on to the conclusions.
The Mayo Clinic Lists dozens of reasons Your sense of smell could be obstructed, including smoking, a deflected septum, nasal polyps, aging, diabetes, poor nutrition, various medications and multiple sclerosis.
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