Guide To Serious Nervous System Disorders

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the nervous system that causes an individual to have difficulty with movement and results in stiffness, shaking, difficulty walking, balance issues, and poor coordination. Parkinson's disease occurs due to decreasing levels of dopamine in the brain over time due to the death of the cells responsible for producing dopamine. The most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease include trembling in the hands and legs, limb stiffness, trembling in the arms and jaw, stiffness of the trunk, slowed movements, impaired coordination, poor balance, frequent falls, depression, urinary problems, skin problems, sleep disruptions, constipation, poor handwriting, and speech problems. Parkinson's disease is diagnosed through a physical examination, medical history, genetic testing, agility evaluation, muscle tone evaluation, gait and balance evaluation, and a DaTscan. Treatment for Parkinson's disease includes medications, deep brain stimulation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

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