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What You Need to Know About Neurosurgery for Parkinson’s Disease

18 February 2020
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Parkinson's disease is a condition that affects the cells in the brain that control movement. As the cells are damaged or die due to the progression of Parkinson's disease, they no longer produce dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps coordinate nerve and muscle cells to produce movements. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include involuntary movements, stiff muscles, and the inability to make spontaneous movements. One treatment option used to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease is neurosurgery. Read More …