Quels sont les premiers symptômes de la maladie de Parkinson ?

Quels sont les premiers symptômes de la maladie de Parkinson ?

Les symptômes, le diagnostic et l'évolution de la maladie de Parkinson. Les principaux symptômes de la maladie de Parkinson sont les tremblements, la lenteur des mouvements et la raideur musculaire. D'autres troubles comme un état dépressif, une fatigue, des troubles digestifs... peuvent être associés.

What is Parkinson's disease?

• What Is Parkinson's? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over years.

What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease in men?

• As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. They may also have mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue. Both men and women can have Parkinson’s disease. However, the disease affects about 50 percent more men than women.

Is Parkinson's disease a motor or nonmotor disease?

• Copyright© 2015, MediMedia USA, Inc. This article has been cited byother articles in PMC. INTRODUCTION Parkinson’s disease (PD) was first described by Dr. James Parkinson in 1817 as a “shaking palsy.” It is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by both motor and nonmotor features.

Can biomarkers help slow down Parkinson's disease progression?

• Scientists are exploring ways to identify biomarkers for PD that can lead to earlier diagnosis and more tailored treatments to slow down the disease process. Currently, all therapies used for PD improve symptoms without slowing or halting the disease progression.