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. They may also have mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue.
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Symptoms and Treatment
Parkinson’s has four main symptoms:
Tremors in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time, slowness of movement, impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls
Other symptoms may include:
Depression and other emotional changes Difficulty swallowing, chewing, and speaking Urinary problems or constipation, and skin problems
Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, medicines, surgical treatment, and other therapies can often relieve some symptoms.
Treatment
Medicines can help treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s by Increasing the level of dopamine in the brain. This affects other brain chemicals, such as neurotransmitters, which transfer information between brain cells helping control non-movement symptoms.
For people with Parkinson’s disease who do not respond well to medications, the doctor may recommend deep brain stimulation.