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Parkinson's disease
Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
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Parkinson's disease - Symptoms
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease usually develop gradually and are mild at first.
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Parkinson's disease - Treatment
There's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but treatments are available to help relieve the symptoms and maintain your quality of life.
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Parkinson's disease - Living with
A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is life changing. You will need long-term treatment to control your symptoms.
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Parkinson's disease - Diagnosis
No tests can conclusively show that you have Parkinson's disease. Your doctor will base a diagnosis on your symptoms, medical history and the results of some simple exercises.
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Parkinson's disease - Causes
Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra.
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Progressive supranuclear palsy - Diagnosis
It can be difficult to diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), as there’s no single test for it, and it can have similar symptoms to other conditions.
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Corticobasal degeneration - Diagnosis
Read about how corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is diagnosed, including what tests and scans may need to be carried out.
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Ropinirole: treats the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
NHS medicines information on ropinirole – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Co-careldopa: a medicine for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease
NHS medicines information on co-careldopa – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.