Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Parkinson's disease treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, maintaining mobility, and supporting independence and quality of life. As Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition, treatment is personalized according to symptoms, disease stage, age, overall health, and response to therapy.
Personalized Parkinson's Treatment
Treatment may include medicines such as levodopa, dopamine agonists, or MAO-B inhibitors to help manage tremors, stiffness, and slowed movement. Regular specialist reviews are important because treatment may need adjustment as symptoms change.
Rehabilitation and Supportive Therapies
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, regular exercise, and lifestyle support can help improve movement, balance, communication, and day-to-day independence.
Advanced Treatment Options
For selected patients whose symptoms remain difficult to control with medication, deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be considered. DBS can help reduce certain motor symptoms but does not cure Parkinson's disease or stop its progression. Suitability is determined through specialist assessment.