Brain & nervous system

What causes Parkinson's disease?

Exact causes of Parkinson's disease are unclear, says Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Health. She believes it could be a genetic predisposition which reacts with a toxin or virus in the life of the patient, and it is clearly tied to age.

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Up Next

  • What is the progression of Parkinson's disease?

  • What is Parkinson's disease?

  • Are Parkinson's patients more susceptible to Alzheimer's?

  • How is restless leg syndrome related to Parkinson's?

  • What is the typical progression of Parkinson's disease?

  • What are therapies for Parkinson's disease?

  • Can rigorous exercise stave off the symptoms of Parkinson's?

  • Can you die from Parkinson's disease?

  • Which Parkinson's disease symptoms progress the fastest?

  • Why is it important to keep your mind active and involved if you have Parkinson's?

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