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Parkinson's Disease

A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, Parkinson's Disease often impairs the sufferer's motor skills, speech, and other functions. It is marked by tremors, rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and posture instability. It occurs when cells in one of the movement-control centers of the brain begin to die for unknown reasons. This category includes questions about Parkinson's disease, treatment options and outlook.

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Does Gabriel byrne really have parkinsons?

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No he doesn't. His character Dr. Paul Weston in In Treatment (now in it's third great season on HBO,) thinks that he may have Parkinsons because his father died of it.

What are the classes of drugs for Parkinson's disease?

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There are two classes of the drugs: dopaminergics and anticholinergics.

The dopaminergic drugs include the following:

A: Levodopa drugs: such as levodopa and madopar

B: Dopamine releasing agents (DRAs), such as amantadine and memantine

C: Dopamine agonists, such as piribedil and pramipexoleD: MAO-B inhibitors,such as selegiline

E: Catechol-O-methyl transferase(COMT) inhibitors: such as entacapone and tolcapone

Anticholinergics include trihexyphenidyl, benztropine mesylate etc.

Can tremor's turn into Parkinson's?

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They can be a sign of Parkinson's but also many other things. One wouldn't say that tremors could "turn into" Parkinson's, but rather that tremors could very well lead to a diagnosis of Parkinson's.

Did katharine hepburn have parkinson's disease?

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Perhaps. She steadfastly denied that she suffered from the disease:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000031/bio

Quote: "Now to squash a rumor. No, I don't have Parkinson's."

However, tremors were quite obvious in her movies and appearances during the last 30-40 years of her life. The BBC reported that she suffered from Parkinson's at the time of her death and, while her medical records are not available to the public, it is commonly believed that she indeed suffered from the disease and coped with its symptoms without medication:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3030792.stm

How can Wolff Parkinson White syndrome be prevented?

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If the syndrome is not due to congenital heart disease, the patient may try avoiding behaviors which lead to arrhythmia, such as elimination of caffeine, alcohol, cocaine, and smoking.

What age do most people show signs of Parkinson's disease?

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Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may appear at any age, but the average age of onset is 60. It is rare in people younger than 30 and risk increases with age. It is estimated that 5% to 10% of patients experience symptoms before the age of 40.

Can you die from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?

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Parkinson's disease may have many manifestations as a degenerative neurological disease. Many people who have the slowly progressive disease actually die of other causes. The disease does progress and we don't have a definitive cure at this time. Unchecked the neurodegenerative process can progress over years to a point that a patient could, indeed, die from this disease.

What is the treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?

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Hello,

I see you are asking "What are the causes for wolff parkinson white syndrome?"

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time. The cause is an extra electrical connection in the heart. This problem with the heart is present at birth (congenital), although symptoms may not develop until later in life.

For more information, you can visit this URL -

heartandstrokehealth. com/condition/wolff-parkinson-white-syndrome/c/41184

Why do people have diseases?

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we get diseases by different diseases causing bacteria and viruses .

What is affected by parkinson's disease?

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i was diagnosed of parkinson disease 5 years ago,i started azilect,then mirapex as the disease progressed in february last year,and i started on parkinson disease herbal medicine from ultimate life clinic,few months into the treatment  i made a significant recovery,almost all my symptoms are gone,great improvement with my movement and balance,it been a year and life has been so good for me,reach them through there website at www .ultimatelifeclinic. com

What are facts about Parkinson's disease?

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The Parkinson's Disease Foundation website has a lot of helpful information on the topic. The disease is chronic and long-term and has to do with movement. Although the exact cause is unknown, it has to do with nerve cells in the brain and there is no known cure.

What is the Best treatment in the world today for Parkinson's disease?

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Mоѕt Parkinson's disease treatments aim tо restore thе proper balance оf thе neurotransmitters acetylcholine аnd dopamine bу increasing dopamine levels. A drug named Levodopa -- аlѕо called L-dopa -- iѕ mоѕt оftеn prescribed. Thе bоdу metabolizes it tо produce dopamine. Giving dopamine directly iѕ ineffective, bесаuѕе thе brain's natural defense blocks it frоm bеing uѕеd bу thе body.

Stage 4 lung and liver cancer life expectancy?

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no-one can answer that unless they know the surverity of the person's cancer. My grandad has just been diagnosed with lung cancer, they said that if it had been caught earlier then they could have done something or pro-longd it but as he has had it for many years un-noticed by his doctor he has only 6 months left but that is only as it has spread to the liver and limp gland but caught ealier and there a chance of survival, you're best speaking to a doctor they could help more.

What happens when the substantia nigra is damaged?

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Degeneration of neurons especially in substantia nigra of both sides might cause Parkinson's disease.

How frequent is Parkinson's disease?

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Parkinsons disease impacts up to 1.5 million Americans, according to Brown University(n.d.). The cause is unknown. Is has been debated on whether it is caused by genetics, or by environmental toxins. -M.M.

What area of the brain is affected in Parkinson's disease?

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the back right area of the brain

Why isn't parkinson's disease curable?

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Could be. I have Parkinsonsism and Dystonia. But my top neurologist, movement disorder specialist, said it's easier to treat Parkinsons than Parkinsonism with medication. Parkinsonism is trick.

How parkinsons affects your mood?

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Tremor is often the first symptom that people with Parkinson's disease see or their family notices. The tremor may appear in just on one side of the body. They often "throw" their limbs about. Not everyone with tremor has Parkinson's disease. Decreased dexterity and coordination with a decline in daily activities such as dressing and eating. Depression is very common in people with this disease and they become withdrawn. They may develop dementia and confusion, similar to Alzheimer's disease. Michael J. Fox has this disorder.

Could twitching in the pinky finger without numbness mean Parkinson's?

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I doubt it - it's probably a trapped nerve or circulatory problems. I often wake with numb fingers if I've slept awkwardly on my arm.

Who are some celebrities with Parkinsons disease?

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Among the many famous people with PD, one who has greatly increased the public awareness of the disease is the actor Michael J. Fox. Fox was diagnosed in 1991 when he was 30, but kept his condition secret from the public for seven years.[87] He has written two autobiographic books in which his fight against the disease plays a major role,[88] and appeared before the United States Congress without medication to illustrate the effects of the disease.

Does parkinsons disease cause anger outbursts?

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Although the research I have seen states that there is less anger associated with people who have Parkinsons, my experience is that the frustration with being forgetful, loss of cognition, and other losses may cause a person to lash out at caregivers, who are easy targets. It is extremely difficult to care for a person who may be compromised in their ability to recognize that they are more dependent on others, particularly people who are used to functioning on their own. Therefore, a supportive network of friends and family and/or a support group for caregivers is absolutely necessary in order to manage long term.