Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement due to the impairment of dopamine-producing neurons in the part of the brain known as the substantia nigra, which is Latin for “black substance”. Dopamine is responsible for movement, emotions and the perception of both pleasure and pain. The disease develops gradually with almost no noticeable symptoms except for a very slight tremor in one hand. Although hand tremors are the most well-known symptoms of Parkinson’s, the disorder also causes slowing of movement and muscle stiffness. Symptoms will continue to develop over the years and will vary slightly from person-to-person, but most likely lead to severe disability.
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