Health and Wellness - Dr Aishwarya Kelkar

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. The first signs are problems with movement. Smooth and coordinated muscle movements of the body are made possible by a substance in the brain called dopamine. Dopamine is produced in a part of the brain called the “substantia nigra.” In Parkinson’s, the cells of the substantia nigra start to die. When this happens, dopamine levels are reduced. When they have dropped 60 to 80 percent, symptoms of Parkinson’s start to appear. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: Some of the early symptoms of Parkinson’s can come before motor problems by several years. These earliest signs include: decreased ability to smell (anosmia) constipation small, cramped handwriting voice changes stooped posture The four major motor problems seen are: tremor (shaking that occurs at rest) slow movements stiffness of arms, legs, and trunk problems with balance and tendency to fall Secondary symptoms include: blank facial expression a tendency to get stuck when ...

  Introduction: Abdominal pain can be felt anywhere between thorax ( chest ) and pelvis. Pain could be mild, moderate or severe. It may be dull or acute. Almost everyone has experienced abdominal pain, one time or other. Most of the time, stomach pain is not serious, but severe abdominal pain is a cause of concern. If pain starts suddenly and unexpectedly, it should be regarded as an emergency, and investigated accordingly. Symptoms: Pain in abdomen can be of various intensities and nature. It can be: Sharp, stabbing cramp like pain Brief pain that may come or go Pain associated with vomiting Various conditions are associated with abdominal pain . Causes of abdominal pain include: Constipation Irritable bowel syndrome Food allergy Food poisoning Menstrual pain Sudden, severe abdominal pain: Abdominal infection Appendicitis A perforated peptic ulcer Gallstones Kidney stones Diverticulitis : Inflammation of small pouches that are part of the bowel Other common causes in adults are...