The term “idiopathic” refers to an unknown cause.
Learn about idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
People affected by the disease may experiencesymptomssuch as:
The onset of these symptoms can be frightening.
A person may start experiencing symptoms throughout the body or just on one side.
Over time, symptoms may slowly worsen and begin to affect the whole body.
TheParkinson’s Foundationoffers resources and support, including support groups to help connect you with other patients.
Causes
The cause of idiopathic Parkinsons disease is unknown.
These brain functions are defined as:
The specific cause of Parkinsons disease is being studied.
Unfortunately, there is not a single or definitive test for identifying idiopathic Parkinsons.
A healthcare provider will collect a full medical history and conduct a physical examination to check and monitor symptoms.
Prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 0.3% of the population has Parkinsons disease.
Treatment
Treatment for Parkinsons diseasemay look different for everyone.
A combination of medications and therapies can help you manage your quality of life.
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