What should be avoided in the diet for Parkinson's disease?

Written by Zhou Yan
Geriatrics
Updated on November 22, 2024
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For patients with Parkinson's disease, we advocate comprehensive treatment and full-course management. Drug treatment is the core treatment method, while surgical treatment can supplement drug therapy. Physical rehabilitation and psychological therapy should also be conducted. What should patients with Parkinson's disease avoid eating? Generally, patients with Parkinson's disease are prone to constipation. Therefore, we should avoid consuming spicy and greasy foods that may lead to constipation, and try to eat vegetables and fruits to keep the bowel movements regular.

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Early symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease begins inconspicuously and progresses gradually. There are two main categories of symptoms in Parkinson's disease: motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms. In the early stages of the disease, one can appear normal, or may experience motor symptoms like bradykinesia or rigidity, often starting asymmetrically. Symptoms commonly begin on one side of the upper limbs, and less frequently start from the lower limbs, eventually spreading to the limbs on the other side. Non-motor symptoms can occur at various stages of Parkinson's disease, including the pre-motor phase, such as loss of smell, sleep disturbances, constipation, depression, and more.

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What is good to eat for Parkinson's disease?

Patients with Parkinson's disease should pay special attention to their diet. It is recommended that the food eaten by Parkinson's patients mainly includes the following types: First, patients can eat more fresh cabbage, vegetables, celery, and fruits such as apples, oranges, bananas, and tangerines, because these fruits and vegetables help supplement some vitamins. Vitamins have an antioxidant stress effect, which may play a role in preventing the further development of Parkinson's disease. Additionally, these foods can supplement water, promote gastrointestinal motility, and alleviate constipation, which is beneficial for the constipation caused by Parkinson's disease. Second, people with Parkinson's disease can eat more walnuts or black sesame seeds, as well as some other nuts, as these foods also nourish brain cells. Moreover, patients with Parkinson's disease must ensure a balanced diet that includes a variety of grains, such as rice, millet, corn, and sorghum, which are all consumable.

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How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?

For the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, the patient's medical history and symptoms are very important, and physical examinations are also an important reference for diagnosis. The physical examination generally involves checking the patient's muscle tone and looking for signs of bradykinesia. In terms of auxiliary examinations, on one hand, it is necessary to perform ceruloplasmin tests, which primarily aim to exclude hepatolenticular degeneration. Brain MRI scans are also conducted to exclude other causes of secondary Parkinson’s disease, such as normal pressure hydrocephalus and cerebrovascular diseases. Additionally, these patients need to undergo olfactory tests and some PET-CT scans to clarify the diagnosis.

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What department should you go to for Parkinson's disease?

Registration for Parkinson's disease should be in the Department of Neurology, as Parkinson's disease is a common disorder within neurology, so seeing a neurologist is sufficient. Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease, primarily affecting middle-aged and elderly people. Although there is a genetic predisposition in some cases of Parkinson's disease, those with a family history might develop the disease in their youth, but sporadic cases generally occur in middle-aged or older individuals. Patients exhibit many motor symptoms that severely affect their quality of life, including muscle rigidity, limb tremors, and slowed movement, as well as other complications. Many neurologists are very familiar with Parkinson's disease and have seen many patients with it, possessing significant diagnostic and treatment experience. Therefore, consulting neurology is entirely appropriate.

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Can Parkinson's disease be cured?

The core treatment for Parkinson's disease currently is pharmacotherapy, with surgical treatment serving as a supplement. Additionally, physical rehabilitation and psychological therapy are also recommended. The most effective drugs against Parkinson's at present include Levodopa, or compound Levodopa preparations. Other treatments include dopamine receptor agonists, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, amantadine, anticholinergic drugs, and catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitors. Furthermore, there are treatments aimed at non-motor symptoms, such as psychiatric symptoms, cognitive impairments, autonomic dysfunctions, and sleep disorders. For drug treatments, it is advisable to start with a low dose and gradually increase to an appropriate dosage while maintaining the medication regimen. Currently, we cannot cure Parkinson's disease; we can only provide relief to the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease through comprehensive treatment. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)