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What causes Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that develops when the nerves in a specific area of your brain deteriorate and die. The affected nerves produce a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which regulates movement. As the nerves degenerate, dopamine levels fall, and your ability to move is affected.
What are the primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease causes four primary symptoms:
The tremors associated with Parkinson’s usually begin in your hands but can also affect your face, jaw, arms, and legs. Most people find that their tremors appear when resting, then improve when they use the affected body part.
What progressive symptoms occur due to Parkinson’s disease?
As Parkinson’s progresses, you gradually develop other motor (muscle) and non-motor symptoms. You may:
You may also lose your sense of smell, have constipation, or develop insomnia.
How is Parkinson’s disease treated?
Your provider at Ventura Neuroscience Center takes an integrative approach, developing a treatment plan that improves your movement, eases symptoms, and supports the best possible lifestyle.
Treatment for Parkinson’s disease includes:
After you have deep brain stimulation, the electrode sends out electrical impulses that control the nerve activity in your brain. As a result, your tremors improve.