article_snippet: Lack of dopamine is characteristic of Parkinson’s disease, causing tremors, slowed movement and stiff, inflexible muscles.
article_snippet: It’s notoriously difficult to diagnose Parkinson’s in Parkinson’s early stages
article_snippet: Indeed, it can be difficult for any GP to pick up on the wide variety of symptoms of Parkinson’s, says Professor David Burn, a neurologist and clinical director of the charity Parkinson’s UK.
article_snippet: Parkinson’s Awareness Week runs from April 20 to 26.
article_snippet: Visit parkinsons.org.uk .
highlights_snippet: Lack of dopamine is characteristic of Parkinson’s disease .
  