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   Par·kin·son's dis·ease

   /ˈpärkənsənz dəˌzēz/

   

   noun

   • 1. a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people. It is associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

   Word Origin late 19th century: named after James Parkinson (1755–1824), English surgeon.

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   What are 'Parkinson's-plus' diseases?

   • Several diseases, including MSA, CBD, and PSP, are sometimes referred to as “Parkinson's-plus” diseases because they have the symptoms of PD plus additional features. In very rare cases, parkinsonian symptoms may appear in people before the age of 20. This condition is called juvenile parkinsonism.

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   What is vascular parkinsonism?

   • Vascular parkinsonism is the phenomenon of the presence of Parkinson's disease symptoms combined with findings of vascular events (such as a cerebral stroke ). The damaging of the dopaminergic pathways is similar in cause for both vascular parkinsonism and idiopathic PD, and so present with similar symptoms.

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   Who was the first person to describe Parkinson's disease?

   • Despite that the first systematic description of the disease is attributed to James Parkinson, the disease itself with all four cardinal signs (tremor, bradykinesia, rigor and postural instability) was described in 1690 by Ferenc Pápai Páriz, in a Hungarian medical text over 120 years before the classical description of James Parkinson.

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

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   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. It causes tremor, slowed movement, rigidity, posture problems and other symptoms that worsen over time. Learn about the possible causes, risk factors and complications of Parkinson's disease.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesParkinson’s Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that affects muscle control, movement and other functions. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options for this common age-related disorder.

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

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   Jun 14, 2022 · Parkinson disease (PD) is a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues. WHO provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, care, impact and human rights of PD, as well as a global action plan to address the challenges and gaps in providing care and services.

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

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   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 system and non-motor systems. The symptoms usually emerge slowly, and as the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms become more common.

7. www.parkinson.org › understanding-parkinsons › whatWhat is Parkinson's? | Parkinson's Foundation

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   Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatments and research of PD from the Parkinson's Foundation.

8. www.ninds.nih.gov › disorders › parkinsons-diseaseParkinson's Disease | National Institute of Neurological ...

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Parkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder of the nervous system that gets worse over time. It causes tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, and other symptoms that affect daily life.

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

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   Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement and causes tremor, stiffness, and slowness. Learn about the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatments of this condition from the National Institute on Aging.