Secondary Parkinsonism
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Secondary parkinsonism groups together a set of symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's, but caused by an identifiable cause distinct from Parkinson's disease itself, such as certain medications, vascular changes, or other conditions of the brain.
Features that are described: slowness of movement, muscle stiffness, tremor, and changes in gait or balance.
Key difference: unlike classic Parkinson's, here the symptoms are linked to an external factor or another condition, which makes it especially important to recognize their origin.
Who evaluates it? The neurologist is the professional who studies movement disorders, and in certain situations the neurosurgeon may take part in the evaluation. If these changes in mobility are noticed, discussing them with one of these specialists helps understand the cause and receive appropriate guidance.
Data on 48 doctors who treat secondary parkinsonism
Which specialist treats secondary parkinsonism?
Secondary parkinsonism should be evaluated by a neurologist, a specialist in nervous system disorders, who identifies the underlying cause and determines the appropriate treatment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in secondary parkinsonism
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Frequently asked questions
What is secondary parkinsonism?
Secondary parkinsonism groups together a set of symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's, but caused by an identifiable cause distinct from Parkinson's disease itself, such as certain medications, vascular changes, or other conditions of the brain.
Which doctor treats secondary parkinsonism?
Secondary parkinsonism should be evaluated by a neurologist, a specialist in nervous system disorders, who identifies the underlying cause and determines the appropriate treatment.