Parkinson #39;s Disease | Sleep Disorders
http://www.sleepresourcecenter.org -Parkinson #39;s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that causes a loss of cells in the part of the brain that controls movement. People with Parkinson #39;s disease experience a range of symptoms, including tremor (shaking), rigidity (stiffness), slowness of movement, and problems with balance and coordination. They may also have memory problems, depression, and sleep complaints. Parkinson #39;s disease is both chronic and progressive, meaning that once it occurs it does not go away and symptoms generally get worse over time; the rate or speed of progression is different from person to person. Parkinson #39;s disease can be idiopathic, meaning that it occurs with no known cause. In this case it probably develops by some interaction between a person #39;s genes and their environment. It can also be secondary, occurring as a result of another disease, exposure to certain drugs, or as a result of repeated head trauma. According to the Parkinson #39;s Disease Foundation, between 15 and 25 percent of people with Parkinson #39;s have a relative with the disease, suggesting that for some people it may be inherited. Age is also a risk factor, with older people being more likely to develop Parkinson #39;s disease than younger people, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health. Exposure to toxins may also play a role but the nature of that role is not well understood. Sleep problems may be an early sign ...
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