Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that typically causes tremors. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Parkinson's disease, including information on possible symptoms, statistics, and treatment options.
The possible cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown and is still being researched. As this eMedTV Web page explains, the causes of Parkinson's disease may include several factors, such as normal aging, free radicals, the environment, and genetics.
This eMedTV page describes some early symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as being overly tired, having difficulty getting out of a chair, and talking softly. This page also explains how many of these early signs are dismissed as normal aging.
One of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease is a tremor. The information in this page of the eMedTV library describes the various possible Parkinson's disease symptoms, such as depression, sleep problems, speech changes, and more.
Making a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can be difficult, especially in the early stages of the disease. This eMedTV page explains in detail how healthcare providers go about diagnosing Parkinson's disease, including ruling out similar conditions.
This eMedTV page explains that there are five stages of Parkinson's disease, with one being a mild case of the disease, and five being severe. This page provides more detail on these Parkinson's stages and describes the possible symptoms of each stage.
Treatment for Parkinson's disease can include medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery. This eMedTV page further explores these Parkinson's disease treatment options and lists factors your doctor will consider before recommending a treatment plan.
Levodopa, MAOIs, and anticholinergics are among the most commonly used medications for Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other Parkinson's disease medications and describes the effects of these drugs.
Deep brain stimulation uses electric current to treat neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page further discusses deep brain stimulation, including how the process works and how it may help relieve Parkinson's symptoms.
Up to 50 percent of people with Parkinson's disease suffer from depression. This eMedTV Web page further discusses Parkinson's disease and depression, including possible treatment options. This page also describes some of the symptoms of depression.
Effective prevention of Parkinson's disease has yet to be discovered. As the information in this eMedTV article explains, scientists are currently researching helpful treatments and methods for Parkinson's prevention, such as antioxidants and PET scans.
It is possible that there is a connection between Parkinson's disease and coffee intake. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses research involving men and women who drank coffee and how it may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
The goals of Parkinson's research include preventing and stopping the progress of the disease. This eMedTV page discusses current areas of focus for Parkinson's disease research, such as genetics, environmental factors, and cell transplantation.
Stem cell transplantation may prove to be a significant treatment for Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at Parkinson's disease and stem cell research, and discusses how this process has helped animals with similar conditions.
Gene therapy may prove to be a promising treatment for Parkinson's disease. This selection from the eMedTV library further discusses gene therapy and Parkinson's disease in more detail, including information on how this process works using viruses.
Statistics on Parkinson's disease show that more than half a million Americans have this condition. This eMedTV Web resource offers other statistics on Parkinson's disease, such as how it affects men versus women, as well as different ethnicities.
Vitamin E, CoQ10, and ginkgo biloba are among the natural remedies for Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page describes other products that may offer a natural "cure" for this disease and covers tips on what to consider before using these products.
James Parkinson identified the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in 1817. This eMedTV page addresses the question, "Who discovered Parkinson's disease?"
Many famous people with Parkinson's disease have helped increase the amount of research for the condition. This eMedTV page lists some famous people with Parkinson's disease, such as actor Michael J. Fox and former boxer Muhammad Ali.
Parkinsonism is a type of disorder that affects voluntary movement. This selection from the eMedTV Web library takes an in-depth look at several different types of parkinsonism, such as Parkinson's disease, drug-induced parkinsonism, and more.
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