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Is Parkinson S Diseases Hereditary?
Is Parkinson s usually hereditary, my dad just passed from Parkinson s and I ve been for about 6 months now having Tremors , stiffness,trouble walking , balance issues, and more! I didn t think it was very usual, especially for females to get Parkinson s
Tue, 30 Apr 2019
Hello,
Most cases of Parkinson disease are sporadic, which means that there is no genetic link to the disease. However, there is increasing evidence that genetic factors play a role in the pathogenesis of PD, particularly when the age at symptom onset is younger than 50 years.
More men than women get Parkinson disease, especially at older ages. Parkinson disease is rare, so if you do indeed have Parkinson disease, it would likely be genetic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
Most cases of Parkinson disease are sporadic, which means that there is no genetic link to the disease. However, there is increasing evidence that genetic factors play a role in the pathogenesis of PD, particularly when the age at symptom onset is younger than 50 years.
More men than women get Parkinson disease, especially at older ages. Parkinson disease is rare, so if you do indeed have Parkinson disease, it would likely be genetic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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