Perkinston

Were you looking for information about Parkinson's Disease? Perkinston is a common misspelling of Parkinson's disease.
 
Parkinson's disease is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time. This degenerative brain disorder causes several debilitating symptoms, such as tremors, movement problems, and difficulty completing simple tasks. Although there is no known cure for Parkinson's disease, several treatment options can relieve symptoms of the condition, such as medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery.
 
(Click Parkinson's Disease for more information on what Parkinson's disease is and what may cause it, as well as some general statistics. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD