Guide To Serious Nervous System Disorders

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease causes an individual to have difficulty with movement. It results in stiffness, shaking, difficulty walking, balance issues, and poor coordination. Parkinson's disease occurs due to decreasing dopamine levels in the brain over time due to the death of the cells responsible for producing dopamine. The most common symptoms include trembling in the hands and legs, limb stiffness, trembling in the arms and jaw, stiffness of the trunk, slowed movements, and impaired coordination. Parkinson's disease patients also encounter poor balance, frequent falls, depression, urinary problems, skin problems, sleep disruptions, constipation, poor handwriting, and speech problems.

Doctors diagnose Parkinson's disease through a physical exam, medical history, genetic testing, agility evaluation, muscle tone evaluation, gait and balance evaluation, and a DaTscan. Treatment for Parkinson's disease includes medication, deep brain stimulation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

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