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...An estimated 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). One million of those people live in the United States...

...No type of surgery can cure Parkinson's disease (PD). However, surgical methods may relieve symptoms of PD in some people. Surgical procedures...

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

...As research continues to search for the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD), one of the areas of study is genetics. All cells...

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

...Unfortunately, there is no single test that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD). If PD is suspected, the person should be referred to...

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

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

...A levodopa challenge is a trial of the medication levodopa, given to patients if a confirmation of a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease...

...Imaging tests use medical equipment to takes pictures of the body, showing what is occurring on the inside. There are several different...

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

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

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is most known for the primary motor symptoms: tremor, slowed movement (bradykinesia), rigidity, and balancing issues (postural instability). PD...

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

...The process of getting a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) usually begins with a medical history and physical exam. A medical history...

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

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

...Pain is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). About 9 out of 10 people with PD have some type of...

...Orthostatic hypotension is a condition where the blood pressure drops when you stand or sometimes even sit up. This can cause dizziness...

...Parkinson's disease (PD) and sleep issues are often related. Most people with PD have sleep problems at some point. PD itself may...