Parkinson's+Disease

//__ ﻿﻿﻿ Parkinson's Disease __// **Parkinson's Disease** is a movement disorder, and the second most common nuerodegenerative disorder and the most common movement disorder, often prevalent in men ages 50-70. It is characterized by loss of muscle control, which leads to the trembling of limbs and head while at rest. As symptoms worsen, simple tasks become unmanageable. Symptoms:
 * ﻿ ﻿Shaking or tremoring of hands, arms, or legs
 * Stiff and aching muscles
 * Slow, limited movement
 * Weakness of face or throat muscles
 * Difficulty walking and maintaining balance
 * Cramps in muscles
 * Decreasing coordination

﻿What Causes Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's is caused by the deterioration of nerve cells in the brain. This interferes with the communication that allows for smooth muscle movement. Other causes of Parkinson's are age, heredity, and too much stress. Although heredity is a cause for Parkinson's, it is not directly linked to the disease.  Common Misconceptions of Parkinson's: Parkinson's Disease has a cure or prevention  Parkinson's only affects the elderly  People with Parkinson's are unable to live normal lives <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: left;">﻿Treatment for Parkinson's Disease:  Many prescription drugs available   Stem cell treatment to regain muscle control    Rehabilitative therapy <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">﻿Celebrities With Parkinson's:   Muhammed Ali   Michael J. Fox   Billy Grant    Joseph M. McDade

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 140%;">﻿Sources: //Lifetime Health.// Orlando, [Fla.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2009. Print.

"Parkinson's Disease Information Page." //National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)//. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/parkinsons_disease/parkinsons_disease.htm>.

"Parkinson's Disease Center: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, Tests, Diagnosis, and Prognosis." //WebMD - Better Information. Better Health.// Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/default.htm>.

Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com." //Mayo Clinic//. Web. 15 Sept. 2011. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/DS00295/DSECTION=symptoms>.

By: Bryce