{"id":1967,"date":"2022-04-21T18:52:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/blog\/?p=1967"},"modified":"2022-04-21T18:53:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T22:53:53","slug":"parkinsons-disease-symptoms-progression-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhsi.com\/blog\/parkinsons-disease-symptoms-progression-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkinson\u2019s Disease: Symptoms, Progression and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Dr.
Fredrick S. Junn, M.D.<\/a>
Neurosurgeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While most people have heard of Parkinson\u2019s disease, which affects nearly 1 million people<\/a> in the United States, fewer of us are aware of its symptoms, risk factors and treatment.<\/p>\n

Knowing about Parkinson\u2019s<\/a> Disease, including early signs to watch for, can help you and your loved ones catch the disease earlier, understand its signs, and learn how to manage it.<\/p>\n

What Is Parkinson\u2019s Disease?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, specifically how your brain communications with the rest of your body to create and execute movement.<\/p>\n

With Parkinson\u2019s disease, damage to nerve cells in the brain lead to reduced levels of dopamine, which plays a role in movement. When dopamine decreases<\/a>, the brain and the body can\u2019t communicate properly, leading to symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

Parkinson\u2019s disease is a progressive neurological condition, meaning it starts slowly and gets worse over time. It typically starts in one portion of the body, such as the arm or leg, and eventually crosses over to affect the other side of the body as well. Early- to mid-stage symptoms of Parkinson\u2019s disease include:<\/p>\n