Symptoms
- Tremor of the hands at rest
- Slowness of movement (bradykinesia)
- Muscle stiffness
- Shuffling gait and balance problems
Condition
Parkinson's Disease
Slowness, stiffness and tremor — manageable at every stage.
Overview
Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder caused by reduced dopamine in the brain. Modern medication and rehabilitation control symptoms effectively, helping patients stay mobile and independent for many years.
Diagnosis
- Clinical examination of movement
- Assessment of response to medication
- Imaging to exclude other causes when needed
Treatment
- Dopaminergic and supportive medication
- Fine-tuning of medication timing
- Physiotherapy and exercise programmes
- Management of non-motor symptoms
Parkinson's Disease — FAQs
Parkinson's itself is not fatal. With good treatment, patients live for many years with a good quality of life.
No. Many tremors are due to other, often benign, causes. A neurological evaluation distinguishes Parkinson's from other tremor disorders.