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How is restless leg syndrome related to Parkinson's?

Restless Leg Syndrome is a physical trait of some but not all Parkinson's disease cases, caused by a lack of Dopamine, says Melissa Houser, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Health,


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Up Next

  • What causes Parkinson's disease?

  • What is Parkinson's disease?

  • What is atypical Parkinson's disease?

  • Which Parkinson's disease symptoms progress the fastest?

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

  • What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

  • What is the progression of Parkinson's disease?

  • What are therapies for Parkinson's disease?

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

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

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