Low blood pressure facts. Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is blood pressure low enough that the flow of blood to the organs of the body is inadequate and symptoms and/or signs of low blood flow develop shock.
Our work identifying that a silent stroke can lead to Parkinson's disease shows it is more important than ever to ensure stroke patients have swift access to anti-inflammatory medication. These drugs could potentially either delay or stop the onset of Parkinson's disease.
At what age does Parkinson's disease usually strike? I'm in my early 20s and probably just being paranoid, but what are the first symptoms? Parkinson's disease is a disease of the brain that primarily affects movement. The typical symptoms of Parkinson's disease include difficulty walking, difficulty initiating movements, and a slow hand tremor. Parkinson's disease usually develops in people over the age of 50, though there are certainly rare cases of people that start to show signs at a much younger age.