Parkinson's disease

1. What is Parkinson's disease (main symptoms)

Parkinson's disease is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. It is a disease that is commonly seen in the elderly. Since the disease progresses slowly over years, early detection is important. The main symptoms are as follows.

Shaking limbs (tremor)
Slow movement (oligomotion, immobility)
muscle stiffness (rigidity)
Poor body balance = more likely to fall (posture reflex disorder)

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