If a doctor is not available when you call, don't wait. Go to an emergency facility. Encephalitis West Nile Encephalitis Encephalomyelitis Parkinson's Disease By Dr. C. Everett Koop Parkinson's disease results when nerve cells in the area of the brain that controls body movement begin to deteriorate. It usually occurs in people who are over 60. Genes, brain injury and environmental toxins may trigger the disease in some people, but in most cases, its cause is unknown.
Many people find that medication controls their symptoms.
If you or someone you know has the symptoms of the disease, call a doctor for expert advice and an examination. If a medication is prescribed, be sure to track its effects and report them to your doctor. Physical therapy, deep muscle massage and yoga may help you move more easily. Just be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any new program. Consider joining a support group.