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How do I know if I have parkinsonism and what are the symptoms of parkinsonism?

Parkinsonism refers to any condition that causes Parkinson's-type abnormal movements. Symptoms caused by Parkinsonism are the same as Parkinson's disease.

• Tremor
• Rigidity of the trunk, arms, or legs
• Decrease in facial expressions
• [Bradykinesia]], difficulty starting and controlling movement
• Some types of paralysis
• Dementia

Who is at risk for parkinsonism?

• Infections such as encephalitis, meningitis
• Stroke
• Brain tumor
• Degenerative disorders: Corticobasal degeneration, dementia, diffuse Lewy body disease, multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy
• Toxins: Manganese, carbon monoxide, and methanol
• Medications: Antipsychotics, metoclopramide, phenothiazine, overdose of anesthesia drugs

Where to find medical care for parkinsonism?

Directions to Hospitals Treating parkinsonism

Copyleft Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000759.htm

http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch091/ch091e.html

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1151267-overview

http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/secondary-parkinsonism/overview.html

http://www.drugs.com/enc/secondary-parkinsonism.html