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Facts | Symptoms | Causes | Treatment options
Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disorder that develops as brain cells die or become impaired. These neurons produce a chemical called dopamine that is responsible for transmitting signals among the messenger centers of the brain. Without these key distributors, a chemical imbalance occurs and causes tremor. Almost one million people have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This chronic disease prevents them from being able to carry out their everyday activities and live the way they’re used to. [top]
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease can include shaky hands, arms, legs or jaw, stiffness of the limbs, slow movements and impaired balance and coordination. [top]
Although the exact causes of Parkinson's disease are unknown, a study by The New England Journal of Medicine released in November 2004 unveils that “recent advances in molecular genetics have revealed important genetic influences underlying the development of the disorder.” [top]
Click here to learn more about treating Parkinson's disease. [top]
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