World Parkinson's Day 2024
Parkinson’s was first diagnosed in 1817 by James Parkinson’s. 1Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition, that causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time.
People with Parkinson's don't have enough of the chemical dopamine in their brain because some of the nerve cells that make it have stopped working. Around 153,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK. And it's the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Types of Parkinson's
Parkinsonism is a term that covers several conditions. This includes Parkinson’s and other conditions with similar symptoms such as slow movement, rigidity (stiffness) and problems with walking.
There are three main forms of parkinsonism:
- idiopathic Parkinson's
- vascular parkinsonism
- drug-induced parkinsonism
Support
Having Parkinson's can feel overwhelming if you don't have the right information and support. Parkinson’s UK can help people feel in control living with Parkinson’s. There are lots of different treatments, therapies and support available to help manage the condition. Researchers are working hard to develop new and better treatments.
