Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic disorder of the nervous system. It is named after the British physician James Parkinson. It’s a type of movement disorder and happens when brain cells do not make enough dopamine. It seems to be genetic but chemical exposure could also be a cause.
Symptoms begin and progress slowly starting on one side of the body and then later effecting both sides. People will start to notice slowness in movements, trembling, stiffness and poor coordination. As the symptoms get worse people will have trouble walking, talking and speaking.
Diagnosis is done by neurological exam and medical history, there is no lab testing to help diagnose it. Parkinson’s normally starts around the age of 60 and is more common in men that
Symptoms begin and progress slowly starting on one side of the body and then later effecting both sides. People will start to notice slowness in movements, trembling, stiffness and poor coordination. As the symptoms get worse people will have trouble walking, talking and speaking.
Diagnosis is done by neurological exam and medical history, there is no lab testing to help diagnose it. Parkinson’s normally starts around the age of 60 and is more common in men that