How to Treat Bradykinesia and Surgical Procedures for Bradykinesia
The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and the condition itself cannot be completely treated. However, certain drugs and lifestyle changes can be done to manage the symptoms.
Studies show that the most effective drugs for bradykinesia are the ones that boost dopamine activities. In most cases, these drugs contain dopamine or have dopamine-like action. Some of them include:
- MAO-B inhibitors [1]
- Carbidopa-levodopa [2]
- Dopamine agonists
You can contact your healthcare provider to find out the right drug for you. You might experience several difficulties finding the right drug for you. This is because these drugs become less active after a while. Your doctor will watch you closely to change drugs or change dosage when required.
A surgical procedure, known as deep brain stimulation, can be used to treat Parkinson’s disease. The procedure involves surgically putting electrodes into certain locations in the brain. After the electrodes have been put in place, electrical impulses will be sent to the brain to provide stimulation at the electrode sites. This procedure is only recommended for people with severe Parkinson’s and do not react properly to traditional drugs.