Teacher's worsening handwriting reveals early Parkinson's at 38

• A 38-year-old teacher, Divyanshu Goyal, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after experiencing deteriorating handwriting and slowed movement.
• Doctors at Amrita Hospital identified early-onset Parkinson's, noting that genetic factors like PARKIN and BSN genes are causing the disease in younger Indians.
• This case highlights a growing trend of Parkinson's affecting individuals in their 30s and 40s in the Indian subcontinent, contrary to its traditional perception as an old-age disease.
• Research indicates that genetic predispositions are the most common cause of Parkinson's in Indians under 50.
• The teacher's treatment included medication, therapy, and brain implants, leading to recovery within a month and underscoring the importance of early diagnosis.

Why It Matters: Genetic factors are causing Parkinson's to affect younger Indians.