For ordinary people, the aggravation of the disease is a terrible thing, and when Parkinson's disease is aggravated, the degree of horror is unimaginable. An exacerbation of the condition not only means an aggravation of symptoms, but also an increase in difficulty, and patients may need more medications and more complex regimens to control their symptoms. At the same time, patients also need to face more complications and sequelae, such as infection, fractures, malnutrition, etc.
Parkinson's not only has difficulty walking, slurred speech, and difficulty swallowing, but also has an impact on the cognitive function of patients, and many patients will experience symptoms such as memory loss and cognitive decline after the disease worsens. These symptoms not only affect the patient's daily life, but also lead to a gradual deterioration of the patient's physical condition, causing the patient's emotional state to be affected, making the patient feel depressed, helpless, and anxious.
In many people's fixed thinking, minor diseases do not need to be treated, major diseases are incurable, once suffering from a major illness, it means that people's lives have been drawn to an end, treatment is also like that, no treatment is like that, Parkinson's disease can not be cured anyway, the control is just comfortable for a while, and even more, thinking that treating Parkinson's disease is simply a waste of money, these money are enough to eat a few good meals, buy a lot of things, and travel a few more times. Therefore, some patients will not choose ** after being diagnosed with the disease, but choose to let the disease develop freely, so what will happen if the disease is not ** after the disease is found?
1. Motor symptoms: In the early stage of Parkinson's disease, patients may experience symptoms such as muscle stiffness, slow movements, and tremors. If not received timely or proper treatment, patients may experience symptoms such as muscle atrophy, decreased balance, and difficulty walking. When first diagnosed, mobility is generally not affected, and worsening of the condition can affect mobility.
2. Non-motor symptoms: In the early stage of Parkinson's disease, patients may experience sleep disorders, loss of smell, emotional instability and other symptoms. After not receiving a proper ** in time or without receiving a proper **, symptoms such as cognitive impairment, hallucinations, and dementia appear.
1. Injury is a complication of Parkinson's disease that cannot be ignored. As the disease progresses, tremors, stiffness, and coordination dysfunction will gradually affect motor function, and injuries such as fractures may occur when encountering obstacles under the feet. Icy and slippery roads in winter and rainy days, and damp and smooth tiled floors in toilets and bathrooms are dangerous places for people with Parkinson's disease who are slow and unsteady to walk, so be extra careful to avoid falling.
2. It is often complicated by psychological disorders and mental impairment, which are more common in advanced patients. Parkinson's disease manifested by limb tremors, stiffness, clumsy movements, and a mask face due to lack of facial expressions, as well as slurred speech, single intonation, decreased volume, drooling, etc., make patients feel indecent, often have a sense of inferiority complex, unwilling to participate in social activities, do not go to public places, and neglect interpersonal interactions. In the process of disease development, insomnia, anxiety, depression, dementia, etc. can also be seen.
3. Autonomic nerve dysfunction leads to the occurrence of digestive system complications. Manifested as:
Nutritional disorders. Associated with dysphagia, decreased diet, and inadequate fluid replacement. Dysphagia is caused by a disorder in the coordinated movements of the pharyngeal muscles, which slows the speed of chewing, and as a result, eating is chewed slowly and for longer periods of time, causing food to accumulate in the mouth and throat;Eating too quickly can lead to choking and choking.
Esophageal dilation, pseudodiverticulum formation, poor esophageal dilator muscle function, retrosternal burning sensation. Have gastroesophageal reflux.
Delayed gastric emptying, manifested by postprandial fullness, nausea, and vomiting.
The small intestine is not motilly functional, resulting in a feeling of bloating and dilation of the small intestine.
Poor colon function, mainly manifested by constipation, brings pain to the patient and makes it difficult for doctors.
The various complications of the digestive system have the same pathophysiological basis, which are caused by excessive tension of the gastrointestinal smooth muscles, slow movement, and poor coordination with each other.
4. Infection is a complication that poses a threat to Parkinson's disease. General respiratory infections and fever can aggravate the symptoms of the disease. Patients due to low immune function, colds often occur, but also prone to bronchitis, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, etc., late bedridden patients, completely lose the ability to take care of themselves, can not sit up independently, and even can not turn over on their own, and malnutrition, ** pressure, often cause bedsores. Pneumonitis, aspiration pneumonia, and heart failure are common complications in patients with advanced disease, which can eventually lead to death. Frequent urination is also often the reason for Parkinson's patients to seek medical attention, especially at night. Men often have an enlarged prostate, which can cause dysuria. Female patients can cause recurrent urinary tract infections until kidney damage due to poor nursing and stool maceration. Infection and sepsis are important causes of death in the advanced stage of the disease.
5. Limb contractures, deformities, joint stiffness, etc. are mainly seen in the late stage of the disease.
The consequences of worsening Parkinson's disease are severe, so timely prevention and treatment is crucial. Correct** can help patients effectively cope with the worsening of Parkinson's disease and improve their quality of life. At the same time, patients and their families should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, believe in the power of medicine, and work together to tackle the challenges of this disease.
*丨Network. Supervising TCM physician: Wang Shilong.
Editor in charge: Xiao Guangwei.