Following Emmerdale favourite Eric Pollard's devastating diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, we take a closer look at the signs and symptoms of the progressive neurological condition
Over the years, several of our favourite Emmerdale characters have battled with gruelling illnesses, with everything from vascular dementia and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, through to terminal cancer and schizophrenia.
Opening up about just how important the storyline is for viewers, show producer Laura Shaw commented: “When Eric Pollard is diagnosed with Parkinson's, he's naturally very scared and unsure of what the condition means for his future. It affects around 153,000 people in the UK and every hour two more people are diagnosed with the life-changing illness.
What causes it? Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain that produces dopamine, the substantia nigra. What are the symptoms? Like many diseases, Parkinson’s doesn’t just have one set of symptoms, with everybody’s case being different - however there are several common symptoms that typically affect those living with the condition.However, a person with Parkinson’s disease may also experience a wide variety of other psychological and physical symptoms, which include:
However, treatment could also take the form of physiotherapy or occupational therapy to help support you in day to day life.Can it be cured? Sadly, although treatments to manage Parkinson’s are available, there is currently no cure for the disease.
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