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Q. What is Parkinson’s disease?  It is a progressive disorder that’s stops your brain from producing chemicals mainly dopamine that control our body’s movements. Taking Parkinson’s disease treatment can help normalise the symptoms but cannot cure the disease.  Q. What causes Parkinson’s disease? The actual cause behind Parkinson’s disease is still not discovered. But doctors speculates that due to the combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle influences, it occurs. Usually, this condition starts to begin around the age of 60 or older. The risk associated with this disease increases with age. It has been seen that this disease affects men more than women. Having a family history of Parkinson's disease increases the possibilities for you to get it.  Q. Can Parkinson’s disease be prevented? As the reason behind Parkinson's is unknown, it is hard to find the prevention. Parkinson’s disease doctor in Jalandhar recommends that regular aerobic exercise help to reduce the

How a little knowledge on brain stroke can save a person’s life There are simple things to know about brain stroke that can ensure you are in a position to respond to such an emergency if it happens. ‘Knowledge is Power’ and in this case, it can save someone’s life. Using the FAST test to recognise symptoms of a stroke The acronym Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech slurred and Time to call the emergency is an easy way to remember and assess a stroke and respond quickly. Responding as soon as possible is very important for effective brain stroke treatment . Brain stroke treatment is time-sensitive The type of stroke that is due to low supply of blood to the brain, can be treated with the right medication to dissolve the clot causing the reduction in blood supply. However this is possible only if the person accesses the right kind of medical care within 4 hours of the onset of symptoms. You can acces s brain stroke treatment in Jalandhar at NHS NeuroCare. Seizures and strokes are d

What effects can epilepsy treatment have on pregnancy? If you are someone that suffers from epilepsy and are planning on a pregnancy, you need to weigh your condition well and plan your pregnancy accordingly. In order to balance your epilepsy treatment and make sure you have a healthy and safe pregnancy, it is always best to consult both your gynaecologist and neurologist for the best approach. Continue your medication as your doctor advises you While it is true that antiepileptic drugs can increase the chances of birth defects, over 90% of women go on to have healthy babies with no birth defects. It is important to note that it is not advisable to stop epilepsy treatment on one’s own, as an epileptic episode can have several serious consequences on the foetus.  Testing for birth defects It is possible to check the foetus for birth defects at 18 weeks of pregnancy.  Breastfeeding and antiepileptic drugs It has been found that small traces of antiepileptic drugs may be passed on to the