Parkinson's disease
Other namesParkinson disease, idiopathic or primary parkinsonism, hypokinetic rigid syndrome, paralysis agitans, shaking palsy
SpecialtyNeurology
SymptomsShaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty walking
ComplicationsDementia, depression, anxiety
Usual onsetAge over 60
CausesUnknown
Risk factorsPesticide exposure, head injuries
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms
Differential diagnosisDementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, essential tremor, antipsychotic use
TreatmentMedications, surgery
MedicationL-DOPA, dopamine agonists
PrognosisLife expectancy ~ 15 years
Frequency6.2 million (2015)
Deaths117,400 (2015)