Thursday, July 22, 2010

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive and chronic neurological disorder that impairs motor skills, speech, writing and some other factors. Parkinson's is caused by the degeneration of dopamine producing cells, which makes it harder for the brain to control and coordinate muscle movement. Signs and symptoms show gradually and slowly. Complications of Parkinson's include depression, sleep- patients often awake during the night. Urinary retention/incontinence some people might have a hard time to pee, and some leak to often. There is currently no cure for, and no specific test to diagnose Parkinson's. There is medication and treatment available.

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