Parkinson's Disease Treatment Dubai
Living with Parkinson's disease can feel like a constant struggle. Tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance can significantly impact your daily activities and independence.
With the right treatment and expert guidance, you can effectively manage the symptoms and regain control over your life.
Dr. Miguel Ley Nacher, a leading neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease treatment Dubai, is here to help you on this journey. Dr. Miguel offers extensive experience, cutting-edge treatment options, and a compassionate approach, all dedicated to empowering patients with Parkinson’s disease to live their best lives.
Parkinson's Disease: An Overview
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that impacts the brain and may cause issues with movement, balance, and coordination. It is a progressive disorder, i.e., it will get worse over time.
As nerve cells in certain areas of the brain weaken, are damaged, or die, people might start having trouble with movement. They might shake, feel stiff in their arms or legs, or have difficulty keeping their balance. As symptoms progress, people may struggle to walk, talk, or complete other simple tasks.
While Parkinson’s disease presents significant challenges, there are treatments available to help manage symptoms.
Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s has four primary symptoms:
- Shaking or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head
- Slowness of movement
- Muscle stiffness
- Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes resulting in falls
Other symptoms may include:
- Depression and other emotional changes
- Difficulty swallowing, chewing, and speaking
- Urinary problems or constipation
- Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes resulting in falls
- Skin problems
- Memory loss
- Difficulty sleeping at night
- Trouble focusing and impaired judgment
- Fatigue and loss of energy
- Sexual dysfunction
- Hallucinations and delusions
A number of disorders can cause symptoms resembling those of Parkinson’s disease; therefore, it’s essential to consult a neurologist in Dubai for diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease in Dubai
Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is based on:
- Dr. Miguel will start by discussing your medical history and doing a thorough neurological examination of your nervous system to look for signs of Parkinson’s disease.
- Blood and other laboratory tests will be conducted to rule out other conditions that may be causing the symptoms.
- Sometimes, he might ask you for imaging tests like an MRI, brain ultrasound, or PET scans to further investigate and rule out other disorders.
- In rare cases, if there’s a clear family history of Parkinson’s disease, we might consider genetic testing to see if you have any known gene mutations associated with the disease.
As part of the diagnostic process, he may also prescribe a Parkinson’s disease medicine. You must be given a sufficient dose to show the benefit, as getting low doses for a day or two isn’t reliable. Significant improvement with this medicine will often confirm your diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson's Disease Treatment Dubai
Medication
Medications can be beneficial in managing difficulties with walking, movement, and tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease.
People with Parkinson’s disease have low dopamine level in brain. These medicines increase the dopamine level or substitute for dopamine in the brain.
The medications prescribed may include:
- Levodopa, the most effective Parkinson’s disease medicine, is used to increase brain levels of dopamine.
- Dopamine agonists is used to mimic the effects of dopamine in the brain.
- Enzyme inhibitors to slow down the enzymes responsible for breaking down dopamine in the brain.
- Anticholinergic drugs to help reduce tremors and muscle rigidity.
- Amantadine to reduce involuntary movements.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a treatment option that Dr. Miguel may suggest for individuals with Parkinson’s disease who do not experience significant relief from medications.
It is a technique in which electrodes are used to provide electrical impulses to particular regions of the brain related with movement control. It can help alleviate symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and slow movement.
Other Therapies
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies can help with gait and voice disorders, tremors, and rigidity.
- A nutritious diet to support overall wellness.
- Massage therapy to reduce muscle tension.
- Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes resulting in falls
- Exercises aimed to strengthen muscles and improve balance, flexibility, and coordination.
- Yoga to increase stretching and flexibility.
For Parkinson's Disease Treatment Dubai, Contact Dr. Miguel Ley Nacher
Parkinson’s disease presents significant challenges for individuals and their families, but with the right treatment and management strategies, quality of life can be improved.
For individuals seeking specialized care for Parkinson’s disease treatment Dubai, Dr. Miguel Ley Nacher, a leading neurologist offers expertise and personalized treatment plans. With his experience and dedication to patient care, Dr. Miguel provides comprehensive support to individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Schedule an appointment today.
