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Is Parkinson's a genetic disease? What are its causes?
Dr. Pierre Mardelli, Ophthalmology - The cause of Parkinson's disease in most people is unknown. However a small proportion of cases, can be attributed to known genetic factors. Other factors have been associated with the risk of de... Read More
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My grandfather suffers from a severe case of Parkinson's. His hands shake a lot whenever he's pouring something to eat. Is there a way to treat this?
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Dr. Jihad Irani, Family Medicine - Parkinson causes hand shaking mainly when they are resting, not when they are "in use". There is good treatment out-there. Take him to a neurologist.
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