World Parkinson's Disease Day - April 11

World Parkinson’s Disease Day is marked on April 11th each year to commemorate the birthday of Dr James Parkinson (1755 - 1824), who first described the condition. 

Wearing the red tulip chosen as the symbol of Parkinson’s Disease helps to raise awareness of one of the most common progressive neurological disorders and to show support for people around the world who are living with Parkinson's Disease or care for someone with the condition.

World Parkinson's Day is celebrated to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and how it effects on individuals, families and the wider spectrum of community. 

Greater awareness will cut down the stigma associated with the disease, enhanced community understanding and awareness will lead to better quality of life for those suffering with the condition.

 
Parkinson's Disease(PD) is a progressively degenerative disorder of the central nervous system which affects the control of body movements.

The cause of this disease is unknown and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options like medication and surgery that can come to the rescue and to an extent, keep a check on it and manage its symptoms.

There are a number of symptoms like rigidity, loss of balance, tremor and sluggishness in movement that come along with this disease.

It can sometimes include other symptoms such as constipation, pain, sleep disorders, mood changes, etc.

There are a number of genetic and/or environmental factors which doctors believe could possibly trigger the illness