What is the difference between Parkinson’s and Parkinsonism

The two chronic illness are often mistaken as the same yet they are very difference.

Here is an explaination of the illness

Parkinsonism is an umbrella term that refers to conditions with similar, movement-related effects. These conditions involve slowed movements, and other symptoms are possible depending on the condition. These conditions are usually lifelong, and most (but not all) involve deterioration of your brain. However, most are also treatable.

What is Parkinsonism?

Parkinsonism is an umbrella term that refers to brain conditions that cause slowed movements, rigidity (stiffness) and tremors. These conditions can happen for many reasons, including genetic mutations, reactions to medications and infections.

Parkinsonism refers to several conditions — including Parkinson’s disease — that have similar symptoms and features. However, Parkinson’s disease makes up about 80% of all cases of Parkinsonism, making it the most common form by far. Other conditions that fall under the term Parkinsonism include multiple system atrophy or corticobasal degeneration.

Another key difference is that Parkinsonism can happen for reasons that are treatable or even curable. Some of the causes of Parkinsonism can also go away on their own and only need treatment for some of their symptoms.

I have Parkinsonism and it can through my days for a loop. I have ongoing, tremors, slowed movements, yet no doctors have mentioned treatment. It’s time to see a Neurologist again, I would be so thrilled to learn there is a treatment, even if it handles some of the symptoms.

Another interesting fact is that most patients with Parkinson will also will have Parkinsonism.

Keep an eye on new symptoms and see if they match up to Parkinsonism, maybe you can get treatment.

To you health. :)

Melinda

Reference:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22815-parkinsonism