Learn about the causes of masked facies, the loss of facial expressions in Parkinson's disease, and how to treat it. Masked facies (also known as hypomimia) is the loss of facial expressions most commonly associated with Parkinson's disease. It...
Thermoregulation and Parkinson’s disease are linked. PD affects the autonomic nervous system which regulates perspiration and can cause excessive sweating. People with Parkinson's disease (PD) can experience excessive sweating or may sweat too...
Both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are neurological illnesses that can cause dementia, and a person can experience both diseases at the same time. Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease are both neurological conditions caused by...
Research and anecdotal evidence has found that vitamins C, E, B12, and D are all beneficial for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. If you have Parkinson's disease, you may wonder whether vitamins might be helpful for the condition....
Levodopa is an inhaled medication used to treat “off” episodes in patients with Parkinson’s disease taking oral levodopa. Additional Content Provided and Reviewed by IBM Micromedex What Is Inbrija? Inbrija (levodopa) inhalation powder is a...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder affecting the way the body moves. Read about Parkinson’s disease and possible ways to help prevent it. Parkinson's disease (PD) results from the death of dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) nerve...
Idiopathic Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that interferes with the brain’s ability to control movement. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that hinders the brain’s ability to control movement...
One fact about Parkinson’s disease that surprises people is that tremors aren’t apparent in all patients. Learn what it’s like to live with PD. There are many misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease, which has led to widespread...
Advanced Parkinson’s disease occurs when the symptoms of Parkinson’s have progressed to a state of limited mobility and independence. Advanced Parkinson’s disease (APD) is a late stage of Parkinson’s disease that is marked by limited...
Other neurological diseases mimic many Parkinson's disease symptoms. These disorders are referred to as Parkinson-plus syndromes. Parkinson's disease is the most common degenerative neurological disorder of the central nervous system. It mainly...
Using medical marijuana and CBD oil as a treatment for Parkinson’s may help with anxiety, appetite, and muscle stiffness. Learn what is known. People with Parkinson's disease are becoming more interested in learning how medical marijuana and...
