Parkinsons Flashcards

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what is parkinsons disease?

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parkinsons disease is a condition where parts of the brain become more and more damaged over a number of years.

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what causes parkinsons disease?

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parkinsons is caused by loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called substantia nigra which leads to less dopamine being produced.

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symptoms

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Tremors(shaking),slowness of movement and muscle stiffness

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treatment

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There is currently no cure but treatments can be supportive therapies,medication and in some cases surgery

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