Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses over time and affects a small portion of neurons in the substantia nigra, an area of the brain. Dopamine is a chemical substance (neurotransmitter) that is regularly produced by these cells. When the brain functions normally, it transfers messages between different locations that coordinate smooth, balanced muscular activity. Movements of the body are altered when these nerve cells die, which is what happens in Parkinson’s disease.
What Are the Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease?
Typical signs of Parkinson’s Disease consists of:
- Stiffness Of Muscles
- Shivers
- Bradykinesia – characterized by a slowdown in movement and a progressive lack of spontaneous activity.
- Changes in posture and walking manner
- Changes in handwriting and speech
- Imbalance and a rise in falls
- Orthostatic hypotension – a decrease in blood pressure when standing resulting in fainting
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