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It is believed to be a genetic condition in most cases. The people are born with he condition, but it does not develop recognizable symptoms until they are older.
In some cases, however, it has been associated with exposure to certain environmental toxins.
Some people have also developed Parkinsons conditions after experiencing head trauma.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoi think its a reduced amount of dopamine?
ya sure it is, but many other factors are also associated with it ,like
- MPTP(toxin) production
- Increase in Ach level
- decrease in dopamine level
- It may be iatrogenic ( drug induced Parkinson)
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What condition is L-dopa used for?
parkinson's disease
What has the author A N Lieberman written?
A. N. Lieberman has written: 'Shaking up Parkinson disease' -- subject(s): Parkinson's disease, Popular works 'Parkinson's disease' -- subject(s): Parkinson's disease, Popular works 'The Muhammad Ali Parkinson center 100 questions and answers about Parkinson disease'
How serious is Bill Clinton's Parkinson's disease?
He doesnt have Parkinson's Disease.
What is the disease that combines symptoms of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's?
Parkinson's Disease with Dementia and Lewy Body Disease both combine Alzheimer's and Parkinson's symptoms.
What kind of effect does R-dopa have on Parkinson's disease?
it has no effect on Parkinson disease
Is turmeric good for Parkinson's disease?
There is no evidence that turmeric is good for Parkinson's disease.
What is the disease that combines symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases?
Parkinson's Disease with Dementia and Lewy Body Disease both combine Alzheimer's and Parkinson's symptoms.
What is another term for Parkinson's disease?
Many people tend to abbreviate Parkinson's disease as "PK" disease.
What is the cause of parkinson disease?
(Check out "What is the cause of parkinson's disease?" with a lower case "p")Well, Parkinson's Disease is just idiopathic. It doesn't really have a"how." But it can be genetic.
Why do only old people get parkinson's disease?
Not only old people get Parkinson's disease.
How is Parkinson disease is spreaded?
Parkinson's is not communicable. It is genetic.
When was European Parkinson's Disease Association created?
European Parkinson's Disease Association was created in 1992.
