Patkinsons+Disease

=__Parkinsons Disease__=

What is it?

Parkinsons disease (PD) is a disease that is in the motor system which is a part of the Nervous system. Scientists don't know what causes it, it may be genetic or environmental hygiene. What makes the symptoms happen is a lack of brain cells.

Symptoms

The Symptoms of PD can be, a tremor or shaking of hands, arms, legs, feet or face. It may be stiffness in limbs which causes slowness of movement and pain. Some other symptoms are difficulty in chewing, speaking, swallowing, skin problems or sleeping disruptions. Many doctors have trouble diagnosing the disease correctly.

Age Group

PD is found in people of all ages, it affects people over the age of 50 more than younger people, the younger people still can get PD but the symptoms are not as severe. Aroud 2% of all people over 65 have Parkinsons disease and are affected pretty badly by it.