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Parkinson's Disease
Alternate Names : Paralysis Agitans, Shaking Palsy
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Parkinson's Disease Complications
- disability, varying degrees
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difficulty swallowing/eating
- difficulty performing daily activities
- injuries from falls
- side effects of medications
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear. |
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• Definition
• Parkinson's Disease Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Parkinson's Disease Symptoms & Signs
• Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis & Tests
• Parkinson's Disease Treatment
• Parkinson's Disease Prognosis
• Parkinson's Disease Complications
• Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dementia
• Osteoporosis
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Secondary Parkinsonism
• Tremor
Tests & Exams
• Catecholamines - Blood
Other Topics
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Drooling
• Fatigue
• Movement - Uncontrolled or Slow
• Muscle Aches
• Muscle Atrophy
• Muscle Cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Parkinson's Disease - Resources
• Physical Examination
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Walking/Gait Abnormalities
Review Date : 5/10/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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