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Parkinson’s Disease
A look at symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that occurs when there is a loss of cells in the substantia nigra area of the brain. ... (MichaelJFox) Patients with Parkinson’s disease are unable to control their movements in a normal manner. (MichaelJFox) Parkinson’s disease is found among all races but is more prevalent in Caucasians. ... (NeurologyChannel) The following paragraphs will describe the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. ... About 70% of patients experience tremor in the early stages of the disease. ... (MSNHealth) Along with tremor, two other main symptoms Parkinson’s disease patients experience are rigidity and bradykinesia. ... (MichaelJFox)
Causes
An exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is still unknown. Scientists now believe Parkinson’s disease may be a result of a combination of both environmental and genetic factors. (MayoClinic) People with a first-degree relative with Parkinson’s are more likely to develop the disease, however the percentage is less the 5%.
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