Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the brain. The disease is caused by the gradual loss of nerve cells in the brain. It is not clear exactly why this happens

There are many symptoms associated with Parkinson’s that effect physical movement the most common include

Tremors – shaking, which usually begins in the hand or arm and is more likely to occur when the limb is relaxed and resting

Slowness of movement (bradykinesia) – physical movements are much slower than normal, which can make everyday tasks difficult and result ina distinctive slow, shuffling walk with very small steps

Muscle stiffness (rigidity) – stiffness and tension in the muscles, which can make it difficult to move around and make facial expressions, and can result in painful muscle cramp

As the condition becomes worse the severity of each condition is different for everyone.  It is unusual for someone to experience all these conditions.

There are Treatments for Parkinson's disease include therapies to help with movement problems, medicines and sometimes brain surgery.