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Treatments for Parkinson Disease

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Parkinson Disease

There is no cure for Parkinson disease (PD). The goal of treatment is to slow the disease and ease symptoms. Medication can help to replace or mimic dopamine. This can ease movement problems and tremors. Some changes in daily habits can also help improve quality of life. Surgery may help to treat more severe movement problems.

A care plan will be created to best suit each person’s needs. It will need to be changed as PD progresses. The care plan may include:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Surgery

Other treatments

Alternative and complementary therapies

References

  • Homayoun H. Parkinson Disease. Ann Intern Med. 2018; 169(5): ITC33-ITC48.
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  • Parkinson disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/movement-and-cerebellar-disorders/parkinson-disease. Accessed April 6, 2022.
  • Parkinson's disease. American Association of Neurological Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Parkinsons-Disease. Accessed April 6, 2022.
  • Parkinson's disease information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parkinsons-Disease-Information-Page. Accessed April 6, 2022.

Contributors

  • Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-01

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