Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system whose main symptoms are resting tremors (in the hands, arms, legs and jaw or head), rigidity (stiffness of the limbs and trunk), slow movements and postural instability (impaired balance).

Risk factors. It affects about 50% more men than women and is more prevalent in developed countries. Other studies have found increased risk in people living in rural areas.

Treatment. We have effective treatments for the symptoms, but we still have no cure for the disease.

Symptoms may include:

Mild tremors.
Difficulty getting up from a chair.
Talking very softly.
Writing slowly and in small script.
Loss of the thread of a word or a thought.
Tiredness, irritability or depression for no apparent reason.
Lack of facial expression.
Abnormal movement of an arm or leg.
Stiffness, unsteadiness or unusual slowness.

For more information visit:

NINDS Parkinson's Disease Information Page
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease.htm

National Parkinson Foundation
http://www.parkinson.org/#

Parkinson's Disease Society of the United Kingdom
http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/

Creation date: 17/09/2015 - Last modification date: 09/10/2015

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