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...When someone you love is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, scared, angry, or sad. It can help to learn more and be prepared for changes...

...Because the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains unknown, and because there are not yet treatments to stop or delay the progression of the disease, research in PD is...

...An estimated 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). One million of those people live in the United States, and about 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD...

...No type of surgery can cure Parkinson's disease (PD). However, surgical methods may relieve symptoms of PD in some people. Surgical procedures for PD are typically considered after other treatments...

...While the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains unknown, researchers believe it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors include anything a person comes...

...As research continues to search for the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD), one of the areas of study is genetics. All cells have coded instructions in their genes. Genes are...

...A person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may have several doctors and other professionals on their healthcare team to help them manage their disease as well as its effects on quality...

...Unfortunately, there is no single test that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD). If PD is suspected, the person should be referred to a neurologist specially trained in movement disorders who...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative neurological disease, with Alzheimer’s disease being the first. PD affects approximately one million people in the United States. While the exact...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is difficult to diagnosis, particularly in its early stages because the symptoms of other neurologic disorders can be similar to those found in PD. Current diagnosis is...

...A levodopa challenge is a trial of the medication levodopa, given to patients if a confirmation of a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is needed. Levodopa is used in the...

...Imaging tests use medical equipment to takes pictures of the body, showing what is occurring on the inside. There are several different imaging tests that may be used to assist...

...There are several different rating scales that may be used to assess the stage of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in an individual. The two most commonly used are the Hoehn and...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the brain and the body. There is no known cure for PD. There are also no treatments that can slow...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is most known for the primary motor symptoms: tremor, slowed movement (bradykinesia), rigidity, and balancing issues (postural instability). PD can also cause non-motor symptoms, those that are...

...The ability to think or mentally process is known as cognition. Problems or changes in cognition are common in Parkinson's disease (PD). These changes vary in severity from person to...

...The process of getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) usually begins with a medical history and physical exam. A medical history generally consists of written and verbal questions to...

...Parkinson's disease (PD) can greatly impact a person's mood. At least half of people with PD experience depression. And up to 4 in 10 people with PD have an anxiety...

...One of the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) is the loss of sense of smell (hyposmia). Most people with PD experience a reduced sense of smell at some point...