Early Onset Parkinson's Depression
- Parkinson's Disease
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Parkinson's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes problems with body motions, including tremor (shakiness), rigidity (muscle stiffness), slowed body movements, unstable posture and difficulty walking. It happens when nerve cells (neurons) in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra gradually die. These cells normally produce a chemical called dopamine that helps to relay messages between areas of the brain that control body movement. The death of...
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From Our Sources
Introduction to Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance as well as numerous other... Read more »
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson's DiseaseEarly presentation of Parkinson's disease (PD) is often missed because the symptoms can be subtle and the... Read more »
Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
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Parkinson's Disease: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Parkinson's Disease: Levadopa (L-dopa)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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