10 Common Brain Diseases
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Brain Disease #5: Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s is another fairly common brain disease and was named after James Parkinson, the English physician that first officially described the condition in 1817. It is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerves in the center of the brain. It is responsible for stopping the production of the much-needed neurotransmitter known as dopamine.
Patients are likely to experience uncontrollable shaking and they can also experience difficulty in controlling their emotions. Stiffness of the muscles and a lack of coordination are also experienced. We have yet to find a cure for the disease but symptoms can be treated to decrease their frequency and severity.
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