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 body, including movement. Symptoms start slowly.

Currently, there isn't a specific test to diagnose Parkinson's disease. A diagnosis is made by a doctor trained in nervous system conditions, known as a neurologist. A diagnosis of Parkinson's is based on your medical history, a review of your symptoms, and a neurological and physical exam.

Jan 22, 2020 · Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. But while a tremor may be the most well-known sign of Parkinson's disease, the disorder also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement.

Your care team has expertise in treating Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders with the latest therapies, including medicines and deep brain stimulation. Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona and Minnesota are home to Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease Clinics that offer specialized diagnosis and treatment for young adults with Parkinson's.

Nov 22, 2024 · The experts in the Early-Onset Parkinson's Disease Clinic provide specialized diagnosis and treatment for people with onset of disease earlier than 55 years of age who develop symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Early-onset Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, cognition and mood.

Oct 13, 2023 · A new Parkinson's test can identify people with Parkinson's disease during the early stages or even before symptoms begin. The test is called an alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay. Parkinson's testing reveals if there …

Nov 24, 2015 · ANSWER: The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, or PD, tend to begin very gradually and then become progressively more severe. The rate of progression is hard to predict and is different from one person to another.

Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists) and other specialties conduct extensive research in genetics, causes, new diagnostic tests and treatments for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

May 15, 2017 · A new Mayo Clinic study in today’s JAMA Neurology has some answers for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, multiple system atrophy with parkinsonism and Parkinson’s disease dementia.

Jun 11, 2024 · What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that profoundly affects movement and other functions. Over 15,000 in Wisconsin and nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease and this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030.