Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBParkinson's disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time. The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that controls many parts of the body, including movement. Symptoms start slowly.
Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
WEBParkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time.
Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBParkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that affects muscle control, among other symptoms. While it’s not curable, effective treatments are available.
Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia
WEBParkinson's disease (PD), or simply Parkinson's, is a neurodegenerative disease of mainly the central nervous system that affects both the motor and non-motor systems of the body. The symptoms usually emerge slowly, and, as the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms become more common.
Parkinson's Disease | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. It causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to weaken, become damaged, and die, leading to symptoms that include problems with movement, tremor, stiffness, and impaired balance.
Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBCurrently, there isn't a specific test to diagnose Parkinson's disease. A diagnosis is made by a doctor trained in nervous system conditions, known as a neurologist. A diagnosis of Parkinson's is based on your medical history, a review of your symptoms, and a neurological and physical exam.
What is Parkinson's? | Parkinson's Foundation
WEBWhat is Parkinson's & what are the symptoms, causes & treatments? We define this neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 10 million people worldwide.
Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Parkinson's disease is an illness that affects the part of your brain that controls how you move your body. It can come on so slowly that you don't even notice it at first. But over time,...
Parkinson disease - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 9, 2023 · Parkinson disease (PD) is a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues. PD gets worse over time. There is no cure, but therapies and medicines can reduce symptoms. Common symptoms include tremors, painful muscle contractions and difficulty speaking.
Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Latest Treatments
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs when the brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movement, stop working or die. It’s a progressive disease...
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