Getting to Know About Parkinson, That Make Boxing legend Dead 

 World boxing legend, Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74 years. For more than 30 years of living with the disease Ali deterioration of nerve cells in the brain, known as Parkinson's.

Parkinson's occurs when nerve cells in the brain function gradually decline and its impact strike any part of the brain, including the substantia nigra or midbrain that regulates the function of muscle control and balance.

In 1981, after retiring from boxing, Ali healthcare spotlight. For each delivered a speech, Ali often walk with dragging feet and often sleepy. Who would have thought, what happened to Ali is a symptom of the disease. As is known, the symptoms of Parkinson initially mild but growing worse.

Reported the BBC, in the end, the body of Ali known to look shaky and getting weaker. He died after suffering complications of a lung infection. The exact cause of Parkinson's until now unknown. However, a combination of genetic and environmental factors referred to could be the cause.

In the case of Ali, his job may be very influential. Although often win in the match, in the ring Ali often get hit on the head. According to some health experts there is a condition called 'Pugilistic Parkinson' or a blow that causes trauma to the brain and can trigger Parkinson. But in the case of Ali, the condition is not necessarily true endured.

There is also a condition known as punch drunk syndrome, also known as dementia pugilistica which is damage to the nerves that lead to brain trauma and concussion. Currently, the condition is also called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which in fact is not a limiting illness to play boxing.

The diagnosis of Parkinson's is usually established through brain scans and other investigations. Although there is no treatment for this disease, available treatments can be done to reduce the symptoms and help patients maintain their quality of life. For example, the regulation relieve stiff muscles and help the patient walk.

Drugs such as levodopa or amino acid into dopamine in the body can help relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's. But, certainly can develop side effects to the user in the long term, one can not control the actions taken.

Departing from what he experienced, during his lifetime the late Ali established a research center that bears his name Parkinson. Dr. Holly Shill, director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, appreciate what is Ali done

 

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