Parkinson can start before birth

People developing Parkinson's before the age of 50 may have been born with damaged brain cells, and a new study has been found.

Parkinson's occurs when the neurons in the brain that dopamine the substance that helps coordinate muscle movement are damaged or die.

Its symptoms, which deteriorate progressively over time, include slowdown in movement, rigid muscles, vibrations, and loss of balance.

So far this situation has no cure.

Now, according to new research by the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in California, it seems that people who develop the disease before they reach the age of 50 may have been born with broken brain cells that have not been observed for decades.

At least 500,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's in the United States every year, and although most are 60 or older, about 10 percent are between 21 and 50 years of age.

This interesting new research ensures hope that one day we may be able to detect and take early action to prevent this disease from taking place on individuals at the risk of”, said research co-author Dr Michele Taglitati.