Parkinson's disease (PD) affects about 1 million people in America, and some don’t even know it. Oftentimes when patients are diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease they do not know where to turn to for help, there needs to be a greater awareness emphasized for those diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. People often try to cope with having this disease without even knowing what PD is and how it affects the body.
What is Parkinson's disease? It is known as a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. PD is mainly known as the disease that comes when the brain doesn't produce enough dopamine which is a neurotransmitter and hormone made in the brain that plays very big roles. “Symptoms
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When doing these tasks it's often involving a biomarker which helps show signs and symptoms or could even help come to a cure someday. The type of biomarker that is part of PD is the Biochemical Biomarker which is part of the brain and the tissues and fluids in the brain. “Therefore, it is very important to find reliable molecular biomarkers that can distinguish PD from other conditions, monitor its progression, or give an indication of a positive response to a therapeutic intervention” (Emamzadeh & Surguchov) Finding the correct biomarker is very important in trying to find cures or ways to slow the disease down. Since there are no cures there is some possible way to try to slow down and prevent PD from …show more content…
Oftentimes when Parkinson's becomes someone's life it’s hard for them to find the motivation to do things. When they lose the motivation or cannot do things on their own anymore they tend to shut down and spend less fun time with their family and friends. “It is not unusual for relationships to become strained due to the stress of being diagnosed or living with PD” (How Parkinson’s Could Affect Your Partner). Stress is also a big factor when it comes to who is affected by this disease. Not only is the patient worried about having a disease that isn't curable, but it also makes their loved ones stressed and scared. When under stress the symptoms of PD can become worse just because of stress, but with the stress also come anxiety and depression. “In addition to life stress, people with PD may experience anxiety as part and parcel of their PD itself, caused by chemical imbalances in the brain (Parkinson’s is stressing me out). The stress, anxiety, and depression often affect everyone involved in the situation. The loved ones of the people who suffer from this terminal disease are often affected just as much as the patients