Mental Health and Neuro Infection

Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Paralysis agitans is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Nerve cells during this part of the brain are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. Symptoms start slowly. The primary symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors are common, but the disorder can also cause stiffness or slowing of movement. There’s currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but treatments are available to assist relieve the symptoms and maintain your quality of life. These treatments include: supportive therapies, like physiotherapy.