Medical Information On Parkinsons Disease

Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20376055

Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/parkinsons-disease

Parkinson’s has four main symptoms: Tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time Slowness of movement Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls

Parkinson's Disease | National Institute of Neurological …

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/parkinsons-disease

Diagnosing PD. There are currently no specific tests that diagnose PD. ... Brain scans to …

Parkinson’s Disease at a Glance | NCCIH

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/parkinsons-disease-at-a-glance

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects at least 500,000 people in the United States. It occurs when brain cells fail to produce enough dopamine, a chemical …

Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo …

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376062

Diagnosis. There isn't a specific test to diagnose Parkinson's disease. A doctor trained in …

What is Parkinson's? | Parkinson's Foundation

https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons

Parkinson's disease (PD) A neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain …

The facts about Parkinson’s Disease

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-facts-about-parkinsons-disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurogenerative disease that causes nerve cells (or neurons) in the area of the brain that controls …

Parkinson's Disease Center: Symptoms, …

https://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/default.htm

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes a gradual loss of muscle control. Symptoms tend to be mild at first and can sometimes be overlooked. What …

Parkinson disease - World Health Organization

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Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity, walking and imbalance) and a …

Parkinson’s Disease | Stanford Health Care

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Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder. It is due to damage or death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, leading to a decrease in the …