Patient's question:
My grandfather is 70 years old this year. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, also known as Alzheimer's disease, in the hospital. Since my grandfather used to dislike eating fish, I want to know if Parkinson's patients can eat fish?Doctor's answer:
Parkinson's patients can eat fish. The diet of Parkinson's patients should be as light as possible, because in addition to motor disorders, Parkinson's patients also suffer from a loss of smell and taste. This can lead to weight gain and increased salt intake in Parkinson's patients. Increased pressure on the kidneys may reduce the barrier function of oral mucosa, increasing the opportunity for cold viruses to live and spread in the upper respiratory tract. Therefore, Parkinson's patients should control their salt intake daily.