Familial Parkinson’s Disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
The majority of Parkinson’s cases are caused by a complicated interaction of environmental and genetic factors and are not inherited. Only around 10 percent of these are inherited. This is also known as familial Parkinson’s disease, which occurs when there are DNA changes or mutations in some genes that can be passed down from parents to their children. Researchers have identified some genes associated with familial Parkinson’s disease and how they affect the overall risk as well as development. [5]
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a form of atypical Parkinsonism. On average, people tend to get diagnosed with this condition in their mid-60s. There is currently no specific treatment and specific test for diagnosing it. Compared to Parkinson’s disease, the symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy typically develop more quickly. Individuals would fall over the early phases of the condition. Common signs include difficulty speaking, thinking and memory issues, sleeping problems, swallowing issues, as well as some limitations in moving your eyes, especially looking up. [6]
