Parkinson's disease

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Definition

Parkinsonism - this is a set of neurological symptoms which are characteristic of Parkinson's disease but can also be symptoms of other disease. Idiopathic Parkinson's disease - a chronic degenerative neurological disease with symptoms of parkinsonism. It is the most common cause of parkinsonian symptoms.

Epidemiology

Common

Pathophysiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Features

The main four are: Tremor Rigidity Akinesia/bradykinesia Posture

Other symptoms include

Investigations

Management

Prognosis