The prevalence of Parkinson’s disease has doubled in the past 25 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 8.5 million people were affected by this condition worldwide in 2019.As there is no remedy for the condition, early detection plays a crucial role, in particular by providing a better quality of life to assigned people.

But did you know that a nose symptom that many ignore could be an early indication of the condition. Neurological disorder of Parkinson’s disease (PD) which causes problems of movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health problems.

This condition does not have a remedy and worsens over time. Therapies and drugs can only reduce symptoms. Parkinson generally affects the elderly, however, some young people are also affected by this condition.

Although the exact cause of the condition is not clear, it is understood that the loss of nerve cells in a part of the brain called substantia nigra, leads to a reduction in dopamine in the brain. Dopamine plays a vital role in regulating body movement.

This shortage of dopamine is responsible for many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Experts believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is responsible for this condition.

Although people tend to recognize the symptoms that affect physical movement, an often neglected symptom that appears well before many other signs is – a decrease in smell, which is medically known as an anosmia. Parkinson’s disease is complex and there are more than 40 symptoms ranging from physical and psychological symptoms.

Symptoms vary from person to person. However, anosmia often appears as an early indication. According to the NHS, the loss of odor (anosmia) sometimes occurs several years before the development of other symptoms. Identifying it rather than rejecting it is crucial for early detection of the disease.

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