Parkinson's Disease Causes Consequences Treatments
Learn what causes Parkinson's Disease, who gets Parkinson's Disease, signs and symptoms of the disease, how the drug levodopa treats the disease and and prospects for a cure. Understanding the disease will help you to anticipate its effects and to better cope with the disease.
Maintaining a healthy diet by eating fruits, vegetables, and fish may help reduce your risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Find out how genes effect Parkinson's disease, and how research might use genetics to find a cure.
PD is a brain disorder involving loss of the chemical messenger dopamine. It is a progressive disorder, meaning that it typically gets worse over the years. Dopamine normally controls muscle activity so PD primarily affects movement. Its three cardinal signs are tremor (trembling which usually starts in one hand), rigidity in the trunk or limbs and slowness of movement.
Risk factors for Parkinson's disease include age, gender, genetics, exposire to toxins, and other factors. Learn more about the risk factors for Parkinson's disease here.
Find out whether your genes put you at risk for Parkinson's disease.
Find out if there is a "Parkinson's personality."
Learn the right questions to ask when looking for the best neurologist to work with you.
About.com's drug finder provides information about various medications.
About.com's medical encyclopedia provides information about Parkinson's disease.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke discusses treatments, prognosis, and research on Parkinson's Disease.
An introduction to Parkinson's Disease from the American Parkinson's Disease Association.
