
Parkinsonism: What It Is, Causes & Types - Cleveland Clinic
Apr 15, 2022 · Parkinsonism is an umbrella term that refers to conditions with similar, movement-related effects. These conditions involve slowed movements, and other symptoms are …
Understanding Parkinsonism - Parkinson's Foundation
Parkinsonism is a name for a group of movement symptoms found in several conditions, including Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms include slow movements, stiffness, tremor and …
Parkinsonism - Wikipedia
These are the four motor signs that are found in Parkinson's disease (PD) – after which Parkinsonism is named – and in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), Parkinson's disease …
Parkinson's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
6 days ago · Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time. The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that controls many parts of the …
Parkinson's Disease - National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
Mar 5, 2025 · Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. It causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to weaken, become damaged, and die, …
Parkinson's Disease - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Parkinson's disease is the most common form of parkinsonism, a group of motor system disorders. PD is slowly progressing and degenerative.
Parkinsonism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Verywell Health
5 days ago · Parkinsonism occurs when a person has a condition that mimics the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but unlike Parkinson’s disease, the cause can be identified. The most …
Parkinson's Disease | PD | MedlinePlus
Sep 29, 2025 · Parkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder. It causes tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. It gets worse over time. Learn what can help.
Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders - MSD Manuals
Parkinsonism is caused by brain disorders, brain injuries, or certain drugs and toxins. People with parkinsonism, like those with Parkinson disease, have tremors that occur when muscles are …
Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually …