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Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged overmany years.
Articles for Parkinson's disease
Causes
Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra.
Diagnosis
No tests can conclusively show that you have Parkinson's disease. Your doctor will base a diagnosis on your symptoms, medical history and the results of some simple exercises.
Introduction
Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
Living with
A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is life changing. You will need long-term treatment to control your symptoms.
Patient story: "For me, everything just takes a bit longer."
Ernie May was diagnosed with Parkinson's when he was 65. He tells us his story.
Patient story: "I've learned to live with Parkinson's."
Parkinson's disease is usually considered to be an older person's illness, but Karen Rose was diagnosed with it when she was just 34.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease usually develop gradually and are mild at first.
Treatment
There's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but treatments are available to help relieve the symptoms and maintain your quality of life.
