Neurological Conditions & Expert Care
Explore comprehensive clinical guidance, emergency red-flag signs, and evidence-based treatments provided by Dr. Vibhor Upadhyay at Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals.
Neurological Conditions & Expert Care
Comprehensive clinical evaluation, emergency red-flag symptoms, and evidence-based treatment under Dr. Vibhor Upadhyay at Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals.
Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
Expert movement disorder management, BOTOX therapy for focal dystonias, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) pre-surgical evaluation.
Overview & Clinical Pathology
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the basal ganglia. It leads to cardinal motor symptoms: resting tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability.
• Key Causes & Risk Factors
When to See a Neurologist?
- Rhythmic tremor in hands, arms, or chin at rest
- Noticeable slowing down of movement and walking
- Stiffness in limbs and difficulty rising from a chair
- Frequent loss of balance, shuffling gait, or frozen steps
Evidence-Based Treatment Approach
Dopaminergic medical therapy (Levodopa/Carbidopa, Dopamine agonists), specialized neuro-physiotherapy, BOTOX injections for focal dystonias and spasticity, and multi-modal Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) candidacy screening for advanced refractory cases.
Prevention & Long-Term Management
- Early clinical diagnosis to optimize dopaminergic therapy
- Regular aerobic exercise and physical therapy
- Tailored lifestyle adjustments to preserve physical independence