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Parkinson's disease

Trusted information about Parkinson’s disease, including its symptoms, such as tremor or shaking, and what can be done to treat them.

Parkinson’s disease treatments

Trusted information about Parkinson’s disease and its treatment, including increasing the level of dopamine in the brain by using medication.

Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Trusted information about Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, including how health professionals investigate symptoms to rule out other causes.

Living with Parkinson’s disease

Trusted information and advice for people living with Parkinson's disease, including help with diet, exercise, work and relationships.

Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Trusted information about Parkinson's disease, including the most common signs and symptoms, such as tremor or shaking and muscle stiffness.

Nervous system diseases

Problems of the nervous system include Alzheimer's, Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, Parkinson's, sciatica, shingles and stroke.

Lewy body disease

Lewy body disease is a common form of dementia. It is similar to Alzheimer's disease, and causes a progressive decline in mental abilities.

Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of several diseases that affect the parts of the brain controlling personality, behaviour and language.

Causes of paranoia

Whilst paranoia can be caused by a mental disorder, it can also be triggered by recreational drug use, neurological diseases, severe trauma or stress.

Erectile dysfunction

Trusted information on male erectile dysfunction (impotence) including both physical and psychological causes and treatment options, plus links to trusted resources.

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) includes problems with sucking, swallowing, drinking, chewing, eating, dribbling, or closing the lips. Find out more here.