Symptoms develop when about 80% of dopamine has been lost. The reason that Parkinson's disease develops is not known. Approximately 4 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson's disease. Around 120,000 people in the UK have the condition. read more
The reason that Parkinson's disease develops is not known. Here are some facts on Parkinson’s Disease And 'caused by the loss of brain cells (neurons) in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which produces dopamine chemical messenger. read more
There's been a lot of research into it, but so far, doctors aren't sure of the exact cause of Parkinson's disease. They do know that if you have the illness, the trouble starts in some of your brain cells. read more
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and the most common movement disorder. Characteristics of Parkinson’s disease are progressive loss of muscle control, which leads to trembling of the limbs and head while at rest, stiffness, slowness, and impaired balance. read more
12 Surprising Facts You Didn’t know About Parkinson’s Disease Category: Blog On: May 6, 2013 Parkinson’s (also known as idiopathic parkinsonism, hypokinetic rigid syndrome/HRS, or paralysis agitans) was first discovered in 1817 by British doctor James Parkinson, and brought into public attention in the modern times by celebrities with parkinsonism including Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali. read more