Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding Tremor, Stiffness, and How Dopamine Replacement Works
Parkinson’s disease causes tremor, stiffness, and slowness due to dopamine loss in the brain. Dopamine replacement with levodopa helps manage symptoms, but long-term use brings challenges like dyskinesias and wearing-off effects. Treatment is personalized, with options including agonists, inhaled meds, and new delivery systems.