Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Parkinson's Disease) that could possibly cause Parkinson's Disease includes:
The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Parkinson's Disease:
To research the causes of Parkinson's Disease, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Parkinson's Disease:
Causes of Types of Parkinson's Disease: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Parkinson's Disease:
Causes of Broader Categories of Parkinson's Disease: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Conditions listing Parkinson's Disease as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Parkinson's Disease. Our database lists the following as having Parkinson's Disease as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Parkinson's Disease as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
Read more about medication causes of Parkinson's Disease
Causes: Parkinson's Disease:
Loss or failure of dopamine-producing brain cells
Article excerpts about the
causes of Parkinson's Disease:
Parkinson's and related disorders are the
result of the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.
Dopamine is a
chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals within the brain.
Parkinson's disease occurs when certain nerve cells, or neurons, die or
become impaired. Normally, these neurons produce dopamine. Loss of
dopamine causes the nerve cells to fire out of control, leaving patients
unable to direct or control their movement in a normal manner.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Parkinson's Disease Information Page: NINDS)
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