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Symptoms For Ms And Parkinson’s
- Parkinson's Disease - Symptoms
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The exact cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown. Scientists think that Parkinson's is probably due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Genetic Factors
Specific genetic factors appear to play a strong role in early-onset Parkinson's disease, an uncommon form of the disease. Recent research suggests that multiple genetic factors may also be involved in some cases of late-onset Parkinson's disease.
Environmental Factors
Environmental factors alone are probably not a cause of...
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Parkinson's Disease
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Parkinson's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes problems with body motions, including tremor (shakiness),... 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 »
Quality of Life Issues in Parkinson's Disease
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Parkinson's Disease
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Secondary parkinsonism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Parkinsonism - secondary Symptoms Symptoms of parkinsonism may include: Decrease in facial expressions Difficulty starting... Read more »
Parkinsons disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsyPreventionReferencesLang AE. When and how should treatment be started in Parkinson disease? Neurology. 2009;72(7... Read more »
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