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...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...

...While Parkinson's disease is known for causing motor symptoms of the limbs, it may also cause problems with the nerves that help...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by the primary motor symptoms of tremor, rigidity, postural instability (impaired balance), and bradykinesia (slowing down and...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) can make daily living challenging. As the disease progresses, the motor symptoms such as tremor or shaking, stiffness, slow...

...The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is a treatment used for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Levodopa/carbidopa is the most effective treatment available for...

...There are several drugs used to help manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). While there is no known cure for PD...

...Do you or someone close to you with Parkinson's disease (PD) have trouble getting through the day without feeling physically or mentally...

...Parkinson’s disease (PD) is typically characterized by motor (movement) symptoms. These symptoms include: However, there are other symptoms of PD that are...

...Parkinson's disease (PD) is a long-term, progressive disease that affects the nervous system. Some of the most common symptoms of Parkinson's disease...