Sarla Maheshwari Disease: Doordarshan's star anchor Sarla Maheshwari has died at the age of 71. According to reports, the anchor had been suffering from Parkinson's disease, a neurodegeneration disease, for a long time. This is a disease of the nervous system that controls many parts of the body, including movement.

What is Parkinson's disease? The cause of DD anchor Sarla Maheshwari's death

Sarla Maheshwari, considered a star anchor on Doordarshan in the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 71. Sarla Maheshwari, known for her voice, had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for a long time. This information was recently revealed to the media by her family members.

Parkinson's is a type of neurodegeneration that causes the gradual damage or death of brain nerve cells. Although this disease is common in both men and women, cases are generally less common in women. What causes this and what difficulties a Parkinson's patient faces? Let's understand this in this article.

Why is the risk of Parkinson's lower in women?

According to some studies, estrogen is the reason for the lower risk of Parkinson's in women. Therefore, the risk increases after menopause, after the age of 50-60. Estrogen is a type of hormone found in higher amounts in women. Lab test results have shown that estrogen prevents brain cells from dying, controls damage, and has the ability to prevent the formation of alpha-synuclein clusters, which are essential for preventing neurodegeneration.

What problems does a Parkinson's patient face?

Parkinson's symptoms develop very gradually, often leaving patients unaware of their health condition for a long time.

The first symptom may begin with tremors in the hands and feet. However, this disorder also involves stiffness, difficulty moving, and loss of balance while getting up, sitting, and walking, increasing the risk of falls.

In the early stages of Parkinson's, patients may display little or no facial expression. Arm movements may stop while walking. Speech may become slurred and slow.

How to treat this disease

There is no cure for Parkinson's, but medications can help alleviate symptoms. Sometimes, health professionals may recommend surgery to control certain parts of the brain. This surgery can be helpful in reducing symptoms.

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