Parkinson's Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand.
Think of your body as a car and your brain as the driver. In Parkinson's disease, it's like the communication between the driver and the car parts (your muscles) gets disrupted due to a problem in the engine (the brain). This makes it hard for you to control your movements smoothly.
Tremors: These are involuntary shaking or trembling movements that can occur anywhere in the body but often affect hands. They're one of the most common signs of Parkinson's disease.
Neurodegenerative Disorders: These are medical conditions that involve the progressive loss or function of neurons, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Dopamine: This is a type of neurotransmitter, which is a substance that transmits nerve impulses across synapses. A lack of dopamine can lead to symptoms seen in Parkinson’s disease.
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