Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Parkinsonism risk factors
Introduction
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- 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
References
References
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