What is Parkinson’s syndrome?

Parkinson’s syndrome is a common diagnostic concept used by neurologists in clinical practice. It refers to a group of clinical syndromes caused by various causes, mainly tremor, muscle rigidity, motor retardation and postural instability. It includes primary Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s superimposed syndrome, secondary Parkinson’s syndrome and genetic degenerative disease Parkinson’s syndrome. About the etiology: Parkinson’s syndrome is mainly due to cerebrovascular disease, cerebral atherosclerosis, infection, poisoning, trauma, drugs and genetic degeneration caused by a group of clinical syndromes, mainly motor retardation. The main manifestations are resting tremor, muscle rigidity, gait and postural disturbances, and motor retardation. In the middle and late stages of the disease, non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as depression, constipation, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairment may seriously affect the quality of life of patients. Regarding treatment: Medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease include compound levodopa preparations, dopamine agonists, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, anticholinergic agents and amantadine; for surgical treatment, patients may consider nucleus pulposus destruction or deep brain electrical stimulation surgery. About daily exercise: Patients with Parkinson’s syndrome should pay attention to functional exercise. Patients should actively perform motor function training in daily life, try to improve motor, balance and coordination functions actively perform occupational therapy and speech training, try to maintain or improve the activities of daily life, prolong life expectancy and improve quality of life.