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Parkinson's disease
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Parkinson's disease or Parkinson's syndrome is a progressive neurological disease linked to reduced levels of dopamine.[1][2]
Parkinsonism[edit | edit source]
Parkinsonism is when the symptoms of Parkinson's disease are caused by another brain disease, a brain injury or head injury, drugs or toxins.[3]
Parkinsonism can be caused by West Nile virus encephalitis or other forms of viral encephalitis, and a rare "brain inflammation" after a flu-like infection.[3]
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are a tremor experienced when resting muscles, muscle rigidity (stiffness), slower and uncoordinated voluntary movements, and difficulties with balance.[2]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Parkinson's disease - Merck Manuals
- Parkinsonism - Merck Manuals
See also[edit | edit source]
- Dopamine
- Muscle fasciculations (muscle twitching)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parkinson%27s%20disease
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders/movement-disorders/parkinson-disease-pd
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders/movement-disorders/parkinsonism
