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Where Can I Find Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that affects a patient's motor skills, speech and other functions, like mood and behavior. There are a number of resources to find symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

  1. Ask Your Doctor or Nurse

    • Your family doctor or the nurses on staff in his office can help you identify the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Your doctor's office also likely has some patient information about the disease that would allow you to do additional reading.

    Use Government Resources

    • The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Medical Encyclopedia both offer information pages on Parkinson's disease, where you can find symptoms, causes and treatment. The NIH and its member institutes are responsible for funding and conducting a significant portion of research for Parkinson's disease.

    Check Patient Advocacy Organizations

    • Patient groups are always a good place to look for symptoms of Parkinson's disease, because of the networks of support and the information targeted to a patient audience. Organizations such as the National Parkinson Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation have online resources where you can read about symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

    Doctors' Groups

    • Another good option to find symptoms of Parkinson's disease is online resources developed by doctors and the organizations that represent the field of neurology. The American Academy of Neurology's information site has a special page dedicated to Parkinson's disease where you can find symptoms, treatment and information about ongoing clinical trials.

    Trusted Patient Information Sites

    • Trusted sources such as the Mayo Clinic have informative websites set up for consumers who want to learn more about Parkinson's disease. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease, information about what to expect after a diagnosis, treatment options and other important information is easily available.

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