PARKINSON'S DISEASE - SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological condition affecting the nervous system and the body's nerve-controlled regions. The onset of symptoms is gradual. A tremor in one hand that is hardly perceptible may be the initial symptom. Although tremors are prevalent, the disease can also make you stiff or move more slowly.

Involuntary shaking, usually beginning in a limb, often when the limb is at rest.

Impaired coordination and balance make it harder to keep your posture straight.

Diminished capacity to execute involuntary actions such as arm swinging or blinking during gait.

Slurred speech, monotone voice, or hesitation before speaking.

While most cases are sporadic, meaning they occur randomly, some cases of Parkinson's disease are associated with specific genetic mutations. However, having a genetic mutation does not guarantee that a person will develop Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's disease risk may increase if some environmental pollutants, such as pesticides, herbicides, and heavy metals, are exposed to.

Lewy bodies, aberrant protein deposits, accumulate in some brain cells associated with Parkinson's disease. These deposits impede regular brain activity and exacerbate Parkinson's disease symptoms.