Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. Common motor features can include slowness of movement, rigidity, tremor and difficulties with balance or walking; non-motor symptoms may also occur.

When specialist assessment may be appropriate

Persistent tremor, slowed movement, stiffness, changing gait or other progressive movement symptoms should be assessed clinically because Parkinson's disease is not diagnosed by one symptom alone, and other neurological conditions can sometimes resemble it.

Relevant specialist

Dr. Shreejeet Kumar — Neurologist

Movement disorders and Parkinson's disease are among his clinical interests. His professional profile also includes Parkinson's-related research published in Annals of Movement Disorders.