Slowness of movement is always present in Parkinson's disease. But another harbinger of the disease may appear at the moment when a person gets up from a sitting position.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation, founded by an actor, filmmaker and writer who made his diagnosis public in 1998, described the invisible symptoms of Parkinson's disease inside the body. Symptoms known as orthostatic hypotension may include dizziness or fainting when standing up from a sitting position due to a drop in blood pressure. This can happen when changing positions, such as sitting in bed.
Treatments for low blood pressure include diet and lifestyle adjustments. Since low blood pressure can be caused by dehydration, the first step is to make sure the person is drinking enough water - at least six glasses a day.
The fund's report recommends avoiding alcoholic beverages, it is recommended to eat fractionally. Lifestyle adjustments involve a slow and careful change of position. Standing for extended periods of time is best avoided while regular exercise is encouraged. It is helpful to drink a full glass of cold water before getting up from a sitting position. Wearing compression stockings can also prevent low blood pressure, as can sleeping on a large number of pillows at night.
Earlier, "Profile" wrote that doctors explained how to define Parkinson's disease by hand. It is possible to identify an ailment before a person loses control of arms and legs by gait, doctors say.