Types of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition characterized by motor symptoms that include bradykinesia (slowed movement), tremor, rigidity, and problems with balance. These symptoms are caused by the progressive dysfunction and death of neurons, nerve cells that are responsible for making the chemical dopamine in the brain.

The term “parkinsonism” is used to describe any condition that is marked by motor symptoms similar to those seen in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is the most common form of parkinsonism, but there are other types, namely atypical and secondary parkinsonism.