Does Vladimir Putin have Parkinson’s disease?
QUESTIONS have been raised surrounding the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin is alleged to have undergone surgery for cancer but may also have Parkinson's disease.
Does Vladimir Putin have Parkinson's disease?
Political analyst Valery Solovei claimed that the Russian President had previously been treated for cancer in 2020.
He went on to suggest that Putin is also suffering from symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Video footage of Putin appeared to show his leg moving constantly and his fingers twitching.
He also seemed to be in pain while holding on to the armrest of his chair.
Solovei said: “If anyone is interested in the exact diagnosis, I'm not a doctor, and I have no ethical right to reveal these problems.
”The second diagnosis is a lot, lot more dangerous than the first named diagnosis, as Parkinson’s does not threaten physical state, but just limits public appearances.
“But there is a fatal diagnosis.
“Based on this information people will be able to make a conclusion about his life horizon, which wouldn’t even require specialist medical education.”
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What is Parkinson's disease?
The most commonly identified symptom of Parkinson's is tremors, although the disease itself is neurological.
It is a slow developing illness that varies from person to person.
Other symptoms can include limb rigidity, balance and gait problems and slowness of movement (Bradykinesia).
You must have a mixture of Bradykinesia, tremors or rigidity for a diagnosis of Parkinson's to be considered.
There are also psychological symptoms of Parkinson's including bouts of depression, sleep disorders and cognitive impairment.
Parkinson's is diagnosed with reference to the Hoehn and Yahr scale, which has stages zero to five with five being the most advanced stages of the disease.
While Parkinson's itself is not fatal, the health issues that accompany it can be.
What has the Kremlin said about Vladimir rumoured Parkinson's diagnosis?
The Kremlin has issued a firm denial of claims that Putin has Parkinson's.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "He is in excellent health."
The claims of a battle with cancer by the Russian President have not been confirmed or denied.
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Putin self-isolated in September 2021, after several people close to him got Covid.
It is not thought that Putin himself had Covid, Peskov said: "Of course yes. The president is absolutely healthy."