Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. People also ask

   What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

   • 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.

   Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

   www.nia.nih.gov/health/parkinsons-disease/parkinsons-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatments

   See all results for this question

   What causes Parkinson's disease?

   • Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra. This leads to a reduction in a chemical called dopamine in the brain. Dopamine plays a vital role in regulating the movement of the body. A reduction in dopamine is responsible for many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

   Parkinson's disease - NHS

   www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

   See all results for this question

   What is Parkinson disease (PD)?

   • Parkinson disease (PD) is a degenerative condition of the brain associated with motor symptoms (slow movement, tremor, rigidity, walking and imbalance) and a wide variety of non-motor complications (cognitive impairment, mental health disorders, sleep disorders and pain and other sensory disturbances).

   Parkinson disease - World Health Organization (WHO)

   www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/parkinson-disease

   See all results for this question

   How does Parkinson's disease affect the body?

   • Late-stage Parkinson's disease affects the muscles in the mouth, making chewing difficult. This can lead to choking and poor nutrition. Sleep problems and sleep disorders. People with Parkinson's disease often have sleep problems, including waking up frequently throughout the night, waking up early or falling asleep during the day.

   Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

   www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20376055

   See all results for this question

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Parkinson's_diseaseParkinson's disease - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Parkinson's_disease

   • Cached

   Parkinson's disease (PD), or simply Parkinson's, is a long-term neurodegenerative disease of mainly the central nervous system that affects both the motor and non-motor systems of the body. The symptoms usually emerge slowly, and as the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms become more common.

   • Dementia

     Dementia is a syndrome associated with many...

   • Michael Parkinson

     Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (28 March 1935 – 16 August 2023)...

   • Causes of Parkinson's Disease

     Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complicated neurodegenerative...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_ParkinsonMichael Parkinson - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael_Parkinson

   • Cached

   Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (28 March 1935 – 16 August 2023) was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programmes both in the UK and abroad.

4. www.who.int › fact-sheets › detailParkinson disease - World Health Organization (WHO)

   www.who.int › fact-sheets › detail

   • Cached

   Aug 9, 2023 · Parkinson disease (PD) is a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues. PD gets worse over time. There is no cure, but therapies and medicines can reduce symptoms.

5. www.nhs.uk › conditions › parkinsons-diseaseParkinson's disease - NHS

   www.nhs.uk › conditions › parkinsons-disease

   • Cached

   Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are: involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor) slow movement. stiff and inflexible muscles.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Causes_of_Parkinson's_diseaseCauses of Parkinson's disease - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Causes_of_Parkinson's_disease

   • Cached

   Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complicated neurodegenerative disease that progresses over time and is marked by bradykinesia, tremor, and stiffness. As the condition worsens, some patients may also experience postural instability.

7. www.nia.nih.gov › health › parkinsons-diseaseParkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

   www.nia.nih.gov › health › parkinsons-disease

   • Cached

   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.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › parkinsonsParkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

   www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › parkinsons

   • Cached

   Apr 5, 2024 · Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Symptoms start slowly. The first symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand.