Parkinson’s disease, also referred to as Parkinson disease or PD, affects an estimated 4million people worldwide. It is a degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system and often impairs sufferer’s control over muscle movements and rigidity. This is caused by the loss of brain cells that produce the chemical Dopamine, which is responsible for coordinating muscle movement.
The four main symptoms of Parkinson Disease are tremors or trembling, stiffness of the limbs, slowness of movement and impaired balance and coordination. The early-stage symptoms are very subtle at first but after time the problems may begin to interfere with patient’s ability to perform daily activities. Parkinson Disease will progress at a different rate, varying from person to person. |
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