Does Parkinson's disease lead to death?

Parkinson’s does not lead to death in itself because it only involves a lack of dopamine in the brain. Still, it develops over several years and leaves the patient incapable of doing anything, but it is not life-threatening. The patient often lives 15 or 20 years after the infection.

Is it possible for patients with Parkinson's disease to be cured?

Parkinson’s is treated by controlling symptoms using a medication that increases dopamine in the brain. Recently, studies have developed new medications that protect nerve cells from damage and regenerate them, which may cure Parkinson’s. These treatments may soon exist after trials are completed.

What are the methods of treating Parkinson's disease in Turkey?

Currently, there are two types of treatment: pharmacological and surgical. The first involves implanting a battery whose electrodes are connected to the brain, which significantly reduces symptoms.