Another Look at Symptons of Parkinsons
Dec 24, 2023 ·
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Parkinson's disease can manifest in a variety of ways, with symptoms affecting both movement and non-motor functions. Here's a breakdown of the main symptoms you might encounter:Motor Symptoms: - Tremor:...
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Parkinson's disease can manifest in a variety of ways, with symptoms affecting both movement and non-motor functions. Here's a breakdown of the main symptoms you might encounter:Motor Symptoms:
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- Tremor: This is the most well-known symptom, typically involving rhythmic shaking in a resting limb like a hand or foot. However, not everyone with Parkinson's experiences tremor.
- Rigidity: Muscle stiffness and inflexibility, making it difficult to move freely. This can affect any part of the body, impacting daily activities like writing or tying shoelaces.
- Bradykinesia: Slowness of movement, leading to longer completion times for everyday tasks like walking, dressing, or speaking.
- Postural instability and balance problems: Difficulty maintaining posture or balance, increasing the risk of falls.
- Loss of sense of smell (anosmia): This can occur years before other symptoms and may go unnoticed.
- Sleep problems: Restless sleep, insomnia, and vivid dreams are common.
- Depression and anxiety: Mood changes, low motivation, and increased anxiety can impact quality of life.
- Cognitive changes: Mild cognitive impairment, memory problems, and difficulty with planning and organizing can occur in later stages.
- Speech changes: Soft or slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and drooling can develop progressively.
- Fatigue and body aches: Generalized tiredness and discomfort are common complaints.
- Gastrointestinal issues: Constipation, urinary problems, and difficulty managing temperature can arise.
- National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/
- Parkinson's Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/
- American Parkinson Disease Association: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/
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