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Understanding Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a chronic and slowly progressive neurological condition that is associated with deterioration of nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls muscle movement. These cells normally produce a substance called "dopamine" that transmits or passes messages between nerve cells. In Parkinson's disease, the production of dopamine is decreased, the nerve cells can no longer communicate, and the human body experiences loss of muscle function.

Symptoms may include:

• shaking or tremors
• muscle rigidity
• loss of balance
• slow movements
• stooped posture
• loss of fine motor skills

Some patients also experience depression, sleep disturbances and difficulty with speech and swallowing. Not all individuals experience all symptoms and the impact of the disease varies widely from one individual to another.

There is no known cure for Parkinson's disease, but several treatment options can help reduce the symptoms of the disorder. We offer personalized treatment plans.

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