Parkinson's Disease

    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.

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    Drugs for Parkinson's Disease

    Medications are the mainstay of Parkinson’s treatment.

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    Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

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    Parkinson's Disease Q&As

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    How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?
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    Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed based on clinical examination. There are no blood tests or brain scans that can definitively diagnose this disease . . .


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