PARKINSON'S DISEASE TREATMENT IN Punjab
Expert care for Parkinson's disease, tremor, stiffness, movement difficulties and advanced treatment options like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is now available in Jalandhar, Punjab.
WHAT IS PARKINSON'S DISEASE?
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain’s control of movement. It occurs when dopamine-producing cells gradually reduce over time.
Common symptoms include:
- shaking/tremor
- stiffness
- slowness of movement
- balance problems
- changes in walking
- soft voice
- difficulty with handwriting
Early symptoms families ignore
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease may include:
- One hand shaking at rest
- Slowness in walking
- Reduced arm swing
- Stiffness in one side of the body
- Softer voice
- Small handwriting
- Trouble getting up from chairs
- Slower daily activities
Sometimes family members notice changes before the patient does.
When should you see a specialist?
You should consider evaluation if:
✓ Tremor is worsening
✓ Medicines are not lasting long enough
✓ Walking has become slower
✓ Falls are increasing
✓ Stiffness is interfering with daily life
✓ Symptoms fluctuate during the day
Parkinson’s treatment options
1. Medication
Medicines can improve tremor, stiffness, and slowness.
2. Physiotherapy & rehabilitation
Exercise and mobility training are important.
3. Advanced therapies
For patients whose medicines stop working reliably, advanced treatment options including deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be considered.
When medicines stop working
“My Parkinson’s medicines used to work. Why are symptoms coming back?”
Over time, some patients develop:
- wearing off
- fluctuations
- involuntary movements (dyskinesia)
- unpredictable good and bad periods
This does not mean treatment options are over.
Advanced therapies including DBS may help suitable patients.
Is Parkinson’s curable?
Short answer:
No, Parkinson’s is not currently curable.
But treatment can significantly improve symptoms, independence, and quality of life.
Why choose INSS?
Comprehensive Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Care
At INSS, treatment focuses on:
- Individualized medication planning
- Movement disorder evaluation
- Advanced neuromodulation therapies
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for suitable patients
- Multidisciplinary care
