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Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder associated with dopaminergic system changes, causing tremor, slowness, stiffness, and balance issues.
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder associated with dopaminergic system changes, causing tremor, slowness, stiffness, and balance issues. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates parkinson's disease at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, Durbar Marg, Opposite of Yak & Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
Non-motor features such as altered smell, mood, sleep changes, and constipation may precede motor signs. Diagnosis is clinical, supported by history and examination.
Clinical history and neurologic examination; response to therapy is supportive but not sole diagnostic criterion; imaging mainly to exclude mimics.
Specialist assessment, education, exercise, physical therapy considerations, and discussion of pharmacologic options when appropriate.
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
No proven prevention; exercise, vascular health, and early evaluation of persistent motor changes may be helpful.
No; essential tremor and other conditions also cause tremor and need evaluation.
No; some people present with slowness or stiffness without tremor. Specialist evaluation distinguishes Parkinson's from other causes.
Most cases are not directly inherited, but family history is a risk factor in some individuals.
No proven prevention exists. Regular exercise, vascular health, and early medical attention to motor changes may be helpful.
Management includes education, specialist assessment, possible medication or therapy considerations, exercise, and regular follow-up. Outcomes and progression vary.
Stroke is sudden loss of brain function due to interrupted blood flow; TIA is a transient episode with similar symptoms that resolves quickly.
Dementia involves progressive decline in memory, thinking, behavior, or function that interferes with daily life, with many underlying causes.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-09-04
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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