causing unwanted and uncontrollable movements in the body Parkinson’s diseaseIt is described as one of the fastest growing neurodegenerative diseases in the world. So much so that it is estimated that currently around 10 million people worldwide suffer from this disease. For this reason, scientists are conducting research into the causes of the disease, its early diagnosis and treatments.

A new study recently published The relationship between anxiety and Parkinson’s disease revealed. The findings were published via the British Journal of General Practice.

People with anxiety are twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease

Researchers from University College London discovered that fear It may double the risk of developing Parkinson’s revealed. It was stated that the findings are very important because they can be used in early diagnosis and possible treatment.

The research found that people over 50 in the UK suffered from anxiety between 2008 and 2018. 109,435 patients were evaluated. These people were compared to 878,256 people without anxiety. Later, from the time of the anxiety diagnosis to a year before the Parkinson’s diagnosis, sleep problems, depression, tremors and balance disorders were observed. They followed the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

The results take into account factors such as age, gender, lifestyle, head trauma and social life. older than 50 years It was later discovered that people with anxiety disorders had a two-fold increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to others. Furthermore; They also noted that symptoms such as depression, sleep disturbances, fatigue, tremor, blood pressure, and balance disorders are risk factors for the development of Parkinson’s in people with anxiety.

Previous studies have even shown that anxiety is effective in Parkinson’s. However, because this study shows the risk that people over 50 and people with new anxiety broke new ground.

Scientists believe their discoveries could be important for millions of people. The findings show that the disease is much more widespread early detection and application of necessary treatments can offer.