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Posted by jollybean | dear Dr Tay, my mum who is 71 years old, has been diagnosed 6mths ago with Parkinson's disease, just wondering does this disease cause giddiness? She has been having chronic giddiness for the past few years, especially the last few months, which was pretty bad, it happens almost daily and affecting her daily activities. Also, she is diabetic and has a left inner ear patch done in '06, and stable aneuryism. We are hoping to find the cause of her giddiness. Thank you. |
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Answered by Dr Tay Kay Yaw
Consultant
Department of Neurology
National Neuroscience Institute | This is an interesting question. I have a few patients who complain of chronic giddiness and diagnosed as having Parkinson’s disease.
First of all, just make sure that her features of Parkinsonism is not due to drugs that are used to treat giddiness—drugs such as stemetil, maxolon, stugeron can cause Parkinsonlike features.
Secondly, some of the drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease can cause low blood pressure especially on standing that can be perceived as giddiness.
Thirdly, I understand that your mum has left inner ear patch done, could the chronic giddiness secondary to ENT causes then?
Lastly, after ruling out all the above conditions, some patients continue to complain of giddiness which can be a non-motor feature of Parkinson’s disease.
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Posted by mosmos | | Are there are natural food products that contain dopamine that can be eaten to prevent Parkinson’s disease? |
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Answered by Dr Tay Kay Yaw
Consultant
Department of Neurology
National Neuroscience Institute | | There are some foods which have been hyped to increase dopamine in the brain such as almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products, lima beans, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Sincerely speaking, as to my knowledge, none of these have been proven to prevent PD and it is important to consume food in moderation. |
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Posted by chewtlk7 | Dear Dr Tay,
I'm a 62 yr old female. I exercise regularly and considered agile for my age.
In the last couple of months, I have experienced on a few occasions (while I was lying down to bed, and one time in the plane) the need to shake my arm and leg - generally on the right side. Is this indicative of an onset of Parkinson's? I have no other symptoms.
Is there any food group to strengthen the production of dopamine?
yrs sincerely
TAI Lai Kwan |
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Answered by Dr Tay Kay Yaw
Consultant
Department of Neurology
National Neuroscience Institute | My answer for your question is that it is unlikely due to Parkinson’s disease. However, your symptoms may be suggestive of restless leg syndrome which can be describe as an urge to move especially in the evenings/ night while you are resting. This can be associated with iron deficiency.
Have a consult with your GP to elicit more into your problem.
The food that is hyped to induce dopamine production is stated above, however there is no evidence that it can prevent PD.
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