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What is Parkinson's disease

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What is Parkinsons disease Public Health and Genetics Information Series Parkinsons Disease What is Parkinsons disease? Parkinsons disease is a common, slowly progressive, neurodegenerative disease. It results from the degeneration of neurons in the substantia nigra , a region of the brain that controls movement. This degeneration results in a shortage of a neurotransmitter called dopamine , therefore, causing impaired movement. The first symptoms of the disease are usually seen later in life, 40 years or older. Parkinsons disease is often called primary parkinsonism or idiopathic Parkinsons Disease to distinguish it from other forms of parkinsonism . In the United States alone, about 1 million people (about 1% of the population over the age of 50) are currently diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and about 50,000 new cases are reported each year. We can expect the number of new cases to grow as the average age of the population increases. The disease is most frequently seen in people in their 70s and 80s with a slightly higher incidence in Caucasians, than in African-Americans and Asians. In recent years, more early onset (in people under 40) cases have been seen. What are the Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease? The symptoms of Parkinsons Disease vary in both kind and severity amongst individuals and can progress at different rates throughout the disease. In most cases, the first symptom seen is a tremor , trembling or shaking, in a limb on one side of the body while the body is at rest. Early symptoms are typically mild and progress gradually . Common Early Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease Tiredness Difficulty standing from a sitting position Shakiness Changes in speech Handwriting that looks cramped or spidery Losing track of words or thoughts Irritability and depression Lack of facial expression and animation Slow movements Inability to move Rigid limbs Shuffling gait Stooped posture Major symptoms There are four symptoms that the majority of Parkinsons disease ...

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