Parkinsons

Question 1

what is parkinsons disease?

Answer 1

parkinsons disease is a condition where parts of the brain become more and more damaged over a number of years.

Question 2

what causes parkinsons disease?

Answer 2

parkinsons is caused by loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called substantia nigra which leads to less dopamine being produced.

Question 3

symptoms

Answer 3

Tremors(shaking),slowness of movement and muscle stiffness

Question 4

treatment

Answer 4

There is currently no cure but treatments can be supportive therapies,medication and in some cases surgery