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- Causes - Parkinsons Foundation
Explore what is known and unknown about what causes Parkinson’s disease based off of scientists current understandings of genetic and environmental factors
- What is Parkinsons? | Parkinsons Foundation
What is Parkinson's what are the symptoms, causes treatments? We define this neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 10 million people worldwide
- Cognitive Changes - Parkinsons Foundation
One cause is a drop in the level of dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is involved in regulating the body’s movements However, the cognitive changes associated with dopamine declines are typically mild and restricted
- Trouble Moving or Walking - Parkinsons Foundation
People with PD have trouble regulating the speed and or size of their movements
- Treatment - Parkinsons Foundation
There is no one-size-fits all treatment for Parkinson’s Rather, treatment should be tailored to an individual’s symptoms via a shared decision-making process with your healthcare provider Treatment may include things that you do yourself, such as exercise, or things that you do with oversight, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy or talk therapy It may also
- Dystonia - Parkinsons Foundation
It can cause forceful twisting movements that, for example, can pull the head to the side or toward the chest Although dystonia can be a Parkinson’s symptom, people can experience dystonia without PD
- Environmental Factors - Parkinsons Foundation
We need more Parkinson’s-specific research to better understand what causes PD and to work to prevent it and help eliminate the risk of getting the disease when it comes to all environmental risk factors ― and whether genetics can cause an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s
- Dystonia in PD - Parkinsons Foundation
In addition to cramping, it can cause forceful twisting movements A common example is when a person’s arm feels pulled behind their back or their head is pulled to the side or toward the chest Severe and painful spasms also can occur in the neck, face or throat muscles
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