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Parkinson disease
A condition in which a person has a degenerative brain problem in which dopamine-containing brain cells die. Early symptoms include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty walking.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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