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Parkinson's Disease
Alternate Names : Paralysis Agitans, Shaking Palsy
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Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
Emotional support for the person with Parkinson's disease and everyone involved may help in coping with the changes caused by the disease. This may include the National Parkinson's Foundation or another group. See Parkinson's disease - support group.
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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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