121. Parkinson's Disease - Common Symptoms And Treatment Information BUPA health factsheet the cause of Parkinson s disease is unknown although wedo understand that it results from the loss of dopamine in the brain. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/Parkinsons_disease.html

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122. Hopkins Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Center The Johns Hopkins Parkinson s disease and Movement Disorder Center 733 N.Broadway, Suite 731 Baltimore, Maryland 21205 USA http://www.neuro.jhmi.edu/hopkinspdmd/

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123. InteliHealth: Parkinson's Disease InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information.For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9613.html

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125. Parkinson's Disease - Patient UK The main symptoms of Parkinson s disease are usually stiffness, shaking (tremor),and slowness of movement. Other symptoms (listed below) may also develop. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068879/

Parkinson's Disease The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are usually stiffness, shaking (tremor), and slowness of movement. Other symptoms (listed below) may also develop. Symptoms typically become gradually worse over time. Treatment often provides good relief of symptoms for several years. What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic (persistent) disorder of part of the brain. It is named after the doctor who first described it. It mainly affects the way the brain co-ordinates the movements of the muscles in various parts of the body. Who gets Parkinson's disease? PD mainly develops in people over the age of 50. It becomes more common with increasing age. About 5 in 1000 people in their 60s, and about 20 in 1000 people in their 80s have PD. Men and women are equally affected. Rarely, it develops in people under the age of 50. PD is not usually inherited, and it can affect anyone. However, genetic (hereditary) factors may be important in the small number of people who develop the disease before the age of 50. What causes Parkinson's disease?

126. Symptoms Of Parkinson’s A person with Parkinson’s disease may first recognize one or more symptoms. These symptoms affect people with Parkinson’s disease in important daily http://www.requip.com/pd/cp-sy.html

Information About REQUIP for Healthcare Professionals Team up with Your Doctor You, your doctor, and your family and friends will all work together on your treatment program. Tremor Bradykinesia (BRAY-dee-kin-EE-zee-ah) Bradykinesia is slower-than-normal movement. This means the person may walk slower or complete tasks more slowly. Rigidity Rigidity is stiffness in the arms, legs, face or body. Rigidity may limit how far a person can move that part of his or her body. Postural instability Important Safety Information You may experience side effects when you take REQUIP. The most commonly reported side effects are nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness or sleepiness, and dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements). Patients are advised to talk with their doctor about whether they have the potential to develop the sedating effects associated with REQUIP, which include somnolence and the possibility of falling asleep while engaged in activities of daily living like operating a motor vehicle. Fainting or low blood pressure may occur during initial treatment with REQUIP or with an increase in dose. Hallucinations (unreal visions, sounds, or sensations) may occur while taking REQUIP, and REQUIP may potentiate the side effects of L-dopa.

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