Parkinson's disease is a condition that arises from the deficiency of dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter responsible for nerve currents. As a consequence, the carrier of the disease ends up developing involuntary spasms, being more common in the hands. However, recent Brazilian studies add one more cause that would be behind this dopamine deficit. Thus, intestinal imbalance can be one of the causes of Parkinson's disease.
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Parkinson's can arise in the gut
The research is carried out by the national laboratory of biosciences, in Campinas, and by the Foundation for the Support of Scientific Research in the State of São Paulo. According to the results, there would be chances of Parkinson's initially appearing in the intestine and then reaching the brain. This is because the imbalance of bacteria in the intestinal microbiota, that is, intestinal dysbiosis, is common in Parkinson's patients.
In this way, scientists analyzed the possibility of Parkinson's first appearing in the enteric nervous system, thus being one of the causes of Parkinson's disease. With that, the connection between the intestine and the brain would happen through synapses that would take place in these two areas and spread the disease.
This would allow the disease to progress to more severe and intense states in a relatively short period of time. Therefore, it is recommended that at the slightest suspicion of intestinal dysbiosis, the person should go to the doctor in search of treatment for the cause. Automatically, Parkinson's will also cease to be a possibility.
Understand what intestinal dysbiosis is
This condition is directly related to the imbalance in the intestinal flora, that is, when there are not enough bacteria for digestion to be fully completed. Therefore, it is common for patients with these problems to experience nausea, intestinal pain, gas or constipation.
Thus, when there are many symptoms, it is an indication that the patient should seek the doctor for treatment. This can be done by changing eating habits, in addition to the possible use of medication. In addition, in more serious cases, fecal transplantation may be necessary, which is the transfer of intestinal flora from one body to another.