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Brett Favre says he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after having issues with his right arm and hand. What to know about the condition's symptoms, causes and risk factors.

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NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The 54-year-old shared the news on Tuesday during a testimony at a congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.

The ex-Green Bay Packer played in 20 NFL seasons and previously said he sustained “ thousands ” of concussions during his football career.

Those with a parent or sibling with Parkinson’s disease are two times as likely to develop the condition.

Environmental causes include exposure to pesticides and herbicides; working with heavy metals, detergents and solvents.

There are no blood or lab tests used to diagnose nongenetic Parkinson's disease.

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