Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Support

Parkinson's Disease

More than one million Americans have Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that affects movement. It's a progressive condition, so symptoms may be very mild at first, becoming more severe over time. Eventually, it could affect overall body movements, as well as speech and other physical processes.

Spotting Parkinson's Disease

The four hallmark signs of Parkinson's disease include shaking (tremor) of the hands, arms, legs and face; stiffness; slow movements; and difficulty with balance and coordination.

Learn more

Drugs for Parkinson's Disease

Medications are the mainstay of Parkinson’s treatment.

Learn more

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Live Well with Parkinson's Disease

Tips for Caregivers

Which Spice Protects the Brain
Against Parkinson's?

Find Out

AskMD

Find out what may be causing your tremors

15%
The percentage of Parkinson's cases that
appear before age 50
Discovery Health

View all Parkinson's disease experts

Parkinson's Disease Q&As

Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD Neurosurgery UCLA Health	Q	How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?
Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD Neurosurgery UCLA Health	A	Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed based on clinical examination. There are no blood tests or brain scans that can definitively diagnose this disease . . . Read More

Top Q&As

Most Recent

See all related Parkinson's disease Q&As

Parkinson's Disease