Secondary parkinsonism is similar to Parkinson's disease , but
it is caused by certain medicines, a different nervous system
disorder, or another illness. The term "parkinsonism" refers to
any condition that involves the types of movement changes seen
in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism - secondary; Atypical
Parkinson’s disease Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Parkinson's disease is one of the most common nervous system
disorders affecting the elderly. Parkinson's disease occurs when
the nerve cells in the brain that make a checmical called
dopamine are slowly destroyed. Dopamine helps control muscle
movement. Without dopamine, the nerve cells in that part of the
brain cannot properly send messages. This leads to the loss of
muscle function. The damage gets worse with time. Exactly why
these brain cells waste away is unknown. Secondary parkinsonism
may be caused by health problems, including: Certain medications
can cause secondary parkinsonism, including: - Antipsychotics
(haloperidol) - Phenothiazine m