What is Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)?

What is Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)?

• Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): Type 1 familial Parkinson disease is linked to a genetic mutation on chromosome 4q21. Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive, degenerative brain disorder characterized by tremors, muscle rigidity and slowed movements.

Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): Introduction

Types of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1):

Broader types of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1):

• Genetic conditions
• Coordination and balance conditions
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Muscle conditions
• Nervous system conditions
• Movement conditions
• Degenerative conditions
• Brain conditions
• Head conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Tremor conditions
• more types...»

How serious is Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)?

Prognosis of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): There is no cure for the condition and the rate of progression varies amongst patients. Various therapies can reduce the impact of symptoms and allow a better quality of life.
Complications of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): see complications of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

What causes Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)?

Causes of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): see causes of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

What are the symptoms of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)?

Symptoms of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): see symptoms of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

Complications of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): see complications of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1).

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1).

How is it treated?

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): Neurologist ; see also doctors and medical specialists for Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1).
Treatments for Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1): see treatments for Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

Name and Aliases of Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

Main name of condition: Parkinson disease, familial, type 1 (PARK1)

Parkinson disease, autosomal dominant, Familial Parkinson disease, type 1, Autosomal dominant Parkinson disease

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