Have you or someone close to you recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's? This insidious neurological disease can cause both physical and mental abilities to deteriorate. In addition to all the questions about the prognosis and treatment, for example, there is often concern about whether Parkinson's could be hereditary. If you are affected yourself, you may want to know whether it can affect your children too. Study cited: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28733... #parkinson #neurology #neurologicaldisease Do you like my channel and would you like to say thank you? Become a channel member and receive exclusive benefits: / @doktorweigl1 ⏩ Get informed first, then supplement: Take a look at my guides https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ Pain in the limbs, stiffness and, for example, increasing hand tremors are not uncommon in old age. In around 2 out of 1,000 people, however, Parkinson's is behind these initial symptoms. The neurological disease is based on changes in a certain region of the brain, the so-called substantia nigra. The substantia nigra consists of around 400,000 cells, which are responsible, among other things, for the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine, in turn, is involved in the activation and coordination of muscle movements. The fact that nigra cells die over the course of life is initially a completely normal process. In Parkinson's patients, however, it is accelerated and leads to a series of coordination and cognitive symptoms. Causes of Parkinson's disease: Is Parkinson's hereditary? How exactly Parkinson's disease develops has not yet been conclusively clarified. In the majority of patients, no cause can be identified, which is why it is also referred to as idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome. Parkinson's is generally considered a typical age-related disease: in people over 60, the probability of a Parkinson's diagnosis is 1% and increases to 3% in people over 80. On average, Parkinson's is diagnosed at age 60. However, in around 5-15% of those affected, genetic changes can be identified which are associated with Parkinson's and which are hereditary. This means that if your parents are carriers of such a gene mutation, they can pass it on to you, thereby increasing your risk of developing the disease. Parkinson's symptoms Typical symptoms include 1) sleep disorders 2) depressive moods and 3) a reduced sense of smell. If any of these symptoms apply to you, it COULD be an indication of Parkinson's syndrome. But of course there are many other possible causes, so always have persistent symptoms checked by a doctor. Parkinson's symptoms often increase gradually, and over time the motor deficits become more and more prominent. There are four so-called cardinal symptoms which are crucial for a Parkinson's diagnosis. The most important of these is lack of movement. This means that those affected can only move with a delay and to a lesser extent. The answer to the question of whether Parkinson's is hereditary cannot unfortunately be answered with a simple yes or no. The fact is that there is a hereditary component ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video Visit Dr. Weigl” you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics relating to pain, #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Dementia & Alzheimer's: Are these signs already appearing?: https://bit.ly/Demenz_Video Parkinson's disease: Do you know the risks?: https://bit.ly/Parkinson_Video Multiple sclerosis - which signs are important?: https://bit.ly/MultipleSklerose_Video Nerve pain - causes and therapy: https://bit.ly/StarkeNervenschmerzen_... Signs of vitamin D deficiency: https://bit.ly/VitaminDMangelAnzeige... ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►Twitter: https://bit.ly/Twitter_DrWeigl ►Instagram: / doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and never replace personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. In particular, when taking medication, you should consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded. Facebook & Instagram icon: Icon made by freepik from www.flaticon.com Twitter icon: Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com