High blood pressure, or hypertension, is commonly defined as a systolic, or top, reading higher than 140 mm Hg and a diastolic, or bottom, reading higher than 90 mm Hg. High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to strokes and heart...
Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects the nervous system and makes movement difficult. This condition is progressive. In other words, it starts slowly and gradually worsens. MayoClinic.com reports that as of 2010, there is no cure for...
Restless leg syndrome is a condition characterized by the irresistible need to move the legs continually. The feeling, often described as a creeping, tugging or burning sensation, usually occurs at night when the body is at rest. The National...
Itching is a discomforting feeling in which people feel the need to scratch. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of itchy skin include redness, dry and cracked skin, scaly skin and bumps or blisters on the skin. Itchiness may be due to skin...
Mirapex is a dopamine agonist (a drug that stimulates the dopamine receptors in the brain) used to treat the tremors, stiffness and the slow physical movements of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is caused by a reduction of the...
Restless leg syndrome is a medical problem in which discomfort occurs when sitting or lying down, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms include sensations of crawling, tingling, electric, aching or gnawing in the feet,calves, thighs and even...
Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a common side effect of certain drugs. The condition is characterized by decrease in saliva with difficulty tasting, chewing and swallowing dry foods. Some people with dry mouth may be sensitive to salty,...
