The factual cause of Parkinson's is unknown. Parkinson's Disease is a a progressive disorder characterized primarily by uncontrollable tremors in the limbs, a shuffling gait, and generalized muscular rigidity. It is usually not fatal, but leads to changes in the entire body. Parkinson's is also know as PD. Recently a defective gene found in few families with backrounds of PD was found. Though researchers do not believe that genetic conditions are responsible for the disease. …
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…to be many more important discoveries. Once the exact cause of this disease are found, scientists and doctors will be able to work together to compose a cure for diagnosed patients. A prevention method might be able to be produced to reduce the numbers of PD patients or help reduce the problems early on. Until these discoveries are made however, people will continue to live and function while coping with their condition of Parkinson's Disease.