{"id":1247,"date":"2022-06-16T18:20:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T00:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/?p=1247"},"modified":"2022-06-16T18:20:52","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T00:20:52","slug":"how-hearing-loss-relates-to-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/how-hearing-loss-relates-to-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hearing Loss Relates to Parkinson\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Parkinson\u2019s disease is a disorder of the brain and nervous system. This progressive disease is often characterized by a person\u2019s ability to move. Like most medical conditions, the earlier this disease is identified, the better the outcome. A new study revealed two new early signs of the disease \u2013 epilepsy and <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/audiologist\/sudden-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Understanding Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ear-nose-throat-doctor-visit-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor talking with a patient in a medical office.\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" width=\"291\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ear-nose-throat-doctor-visit-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ear-nose-throat-doctor-visit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ear-nose-throat-doctor-visit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ear-nose-throat-doctor-visit-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, there is no official test a doctor can order to diagnose Parkinson\u2019s disease. Instead, doctors review a patient\u2019s medical history, looking for multiple symptoms that directly relate to the disease. Symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease involve motor control issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stiffness of the limbs or trunk.<\/li><li>Slowness of movement.<\/li><li>Tremors in the hands, arms, legs, jaw or head.<\/li><li>Impaired coordination or balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to identify non-motor symptoms can help doctors make a diagnosis earlier. Some of the many non-motor issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Low blood sugar<\/li><li>Memory problems<\/li><li>Depression and anxiety<\/li><li>Drooling<\/li><li>Decreased ability to smell<\/li><li>Changes in vision<\/li><li>Sleep problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>New Research Connecting Hearing Loss to Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Published in the March 2022 issue of <em>JAMA Neurology, <\/em>the study entitled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaneurology\/article-abstract\/2789505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessment of Risk Factors and Early Presentations of Parkinson Disease in Primary Care in a Diverse UK Population<\/a>\u201d looked to identify risk factors and prediagnostic presentation of Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers examined medical records of more than one million participants living in East London between 1990 and 2018. Their research revealed two key findings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Having epilepsy was associated with a higher risk of developing Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/li><li>Hearing loss is likely to appear five years before a Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>More research is needed to better understand these relationships, as it is important to understand the underlying mechanism for this link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Importance of This Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qmul.ac.uk\/media\/news\/2022\/smd\/new-early-signs-of-parkinsons-uncovered-in-most-diverse-uk-study-to-date--.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lead study author Dr. Cristina Simonet<\/a>, \u201cIt&#8217;s important that primary care practitioners are aware of these links and understand how early the symptoms of Parkinson&#8217;s can appear, so that patients can get a timely diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to epilepsy and hearing loss, the study also noted tremors and memory problems \u2013 common symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease \u2013 may be seen up to 10 years before a diagnosis is made. \u201cThis is too long for patients to wait,\u201d remarked Dr. Simonet in the recent press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information about Parkinson\u2019s disease is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkinson.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a> at or in person at meetings for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apdaparkinson.org\/community\/northwest\/resources-support\/support-groups\/mt-support-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montana Parkinson\u2019s Support Groups<\/a>. To learn more about how to treat hearing loss or <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/about-us\/location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to schedule an appointment<\/a> with a hearing expert, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Western Montana Hearing and Speech<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/the-connection-between-loud-noise-exposure-and-hypertension\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Connection Between Loud Noise Exposure and Hypertension<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/fall-hearing-aid-care-tips-for-the-changing-season\/\" class=\"related-post\">Fall Hearing Aid Care: Tips for the Changing Season<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmontanahearingandspeech.com\/the-importance-of-custom-earplugs-for-protecting-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">The Importance of Custom Earplugs for Protecting Your Hearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parkinson\u2019s disease is a disorder of the brain and nervous system. This progressive disease is often characterized by a person\u2019s ability to move. Like most medical conditions, the earlier this disease is identified, the better the outcome. A new study revealed two new early signs of the disease \u2013 epilepsy and hearing loss.\u00a0 Understanding Parkinson\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1249,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Parkinson\u2019s disease is a disorder of the brain and nervous system. 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