- Parkinsons disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
In Parkinson's disease, nerve cells in the brain called neurons slowly break down or die Many Parkinson's disease symptoms are caused by a loss of neurons that produce a chemical messenger in the brain
- Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Parkinson’s disease is an age-related degenerative brain condition, meaning it causes parts of your brain to deteriorate It’s best known for causing slowed movements, tremors, balance problems and more
- What is Parkinsons?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages dopamine-producing neurons Symptoms include tremor, stiffness, slow movement and non-movement issues like depression or sleep issues
- Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
What is Parkinson’s disease? Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this brain disorder
- Parkinsons disease - Harvard Health
PD develops when certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain die These are neurons that produce a chemical called dopamine Dopamine helps relay messages between areas of the brain that control body movement When these neurons die, abnormally low levels of dopamine are produced
- CDA Parkinsons Support Group
"When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I lost all hope that I could ever be happy again A good friend heard about this group and practically dragged me to a support group meeting I have met some great people who showed me understanding and compassion
- Parkinsons Disease Center: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, Tests . . . - WebMD
Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in more than 50,000 Americans each year Find Parkinson's disease information here including symptoms and treatments -- from medication to surgery
- HOME - NW Parkinsons Foundation
It is our mission to transform the way people live with Parkinson’s through awareness, education, advocacy, and care We fulfill our mission daily by offering FREE programs and services to the estimated 100,000 lives in the Northwest that are impacted by this progressive and degenerative disease
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