
Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
6 days ago · In Parkinson's disease, nerve cells in the brain called neurons slowly break down or die. Many Parkinson's disease symptoms are caused by a loss of neurons that produce a chemical …
So many drugs - Mayo Clinic Connect
I usually skip this topic because mostly people are discussing various drugs they use. My body does not like drugs. Twice I have almost died. So I stay away from them. Therefore my question is: What can …
Empowering Lives: Navigating Parkinson’s disease with hope
Jun 11, 2024 · "Parkinson's disease, in the simplest terms, is a neurodegenerative condition which affects the neurons that produce dopamine in your brain," explains Prashant Natteru, M.D., assistant …
3 early indicators of Parkinson's disease - Mayo Clinic Press
Apr 18, 2025 · Parkinson’s disease is the second most common form of neurodegenerative illness, only after Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, two percent of the population over age 70 has Parkinson’s disease.
Palliative care - Mayo Clinic
Oct 23, 2024 · Heart disease. Cystic fibrosis. Dementia. End-stage liver disease. Kidney failure. Lung disease. Parkinson's disease. Stroke and other serious illnesses. Symptoms that may be improved …
What to know about Parkinson’s disease - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jan 22, 2020 · Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand.
Neurological examinations - Mayo Clinic
Aug 9, 2025 · Overview A neurological exam, also called a neuro exam, checks how well different parts of your nervous system are working. Your nervous system includes your brain, spinal cord, nerves …
Parkinson's disease care at Mayo Clinic
6 days ago · Parkinson's disease, being a neurodegenerative condition, develops without a known cause although there is rather substantial research that is focusing on the cause of Parkinson's …
Amantadine (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic
Aug 1, 2025 · Description Amantadine is an antidyskinetic medicine. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease (sometimes called "paralysis agitans" or "shaking palsy") and its symptoms, including …
Ostomy & J-Pouch: Ileostomy-Colostomy | Mayo Clinic Connect
Ileostomy and Colostomy An ostomy is a surgically created opening in your abdomen that allows stool to pass from your body without going through the lower part of your digestive system. This surgery is …