What Is Facing Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a “chronic and debilitating movement disorder” which progresses over time, meaning that the symptoms only get worse as time progresses. Parkinson’s in America is a rare disease. Parkinson’s disease affects nearly “13 out of every 100,000 people.” When it comes to facing Parkinson’s disease there is a lot to know. Examining if you have Parkinson’s isn’t as easy as drawing blood and running a few tests on it. You have to know the causes, watch for certain symptoms and know what treatments are available to make your life and those around you much easier.
Scientists have not discovered much about Parkinson’s disease, so the cause of it is unknown. However there is a common factor with people who have Parkinson’s disease. The factor is dopamine, also known as the “feel good chemical.” Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that “regulates movement and emotional responses”. Dopamine consist of little nerve cell bodies (neurons), which are known as neuro-transmitters. These neuro-transmitters send signals to other neuro-transmitters to tell a part of
Some symptoms may include, but are not limited to: “stiff and achy muscles, slow movement, trouble eating, organ failure” etc... Two of the most common symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease face are tremors, and depression. Tremors are a constant shake in one, or both parts of your body. Tremors are an underlying cause of a neurological disorder, one that could have been caused by “multiple sclerosis, strokes, and a traumatic brain injury.” Depression is another common symptom in developing Parkinson’s disease. People with Parkinson’s disease become very depressed and anti-social. People with Parkinson’s feel as if all of their independence has been robbed from them, they tend to think they are a bourdon to the people around them, because they are no longer