Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a brain disease.

Some of the symptoms are

• shaking
• stiff muscles
• reduced ability to speak and move
• mental symptoms, particularly depression and anxiety

Some studies have show that nearly 70% of patients with Parkinson's disease will develop depression. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be reminiscent of depression. Therefore, it is  important you are aware that both symptoms can appear simultaneously.