Parkinson Symptoms

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

DESCRIPTION

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking.

Symptoms –

Tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw or head

Muscle stiffness

Slowness of movement

Impaired balance and coordination

Depression

Difficulty swallowing

Urinary problems or constipation

Skin problems

Risk factors –

Middle or late life are at risk

Heredity

Common in men

Exposure to toxins

Diagnosis and tests –

Single photo emission computerized tomography

Dopamine transported

Treatment –

Medications

Deep brain stimulation