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Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease (pronounced: pahr-kin-suhnz dih-zeez) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. The symptoms generally come on slowly over time, and early in the disease, the most obvious symptoms are shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking.

Etymology

The disease is named after Dr. James Parkinson, who first described the condition in his 1817 work, "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy". The term "Parkinson's Disease" was later coined by the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot.

Symptoms

Parkinson's Disease symptoms are divided into motor and non-motor symptoms. Motor symptoms include tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia (slowness of movement). Non-motor symptoms can include sleep problems, constipation, depression, and cognitive changes.

Causes

The cause of Parkinson's Disease is generally unknown, but it is believed to involve both genetic and environmental factors. Certain genes have been identified that can increase the risk of developing the disease.

Treatment

While there is no cure for Parkinson's Disease, medications, surgery, and multidisciplinary management can provide relief from the symptoms.

Related Terms

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Dopamine
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Levodopa

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Park
• Wikipedia's article - Park

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