Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system that becomes severe with time. The nervous system is the network of nerve cells that controls the movement of all parts of the body. At the early stage, symptoms of this disease start slowly. The first symptom is a hardly noticeable tremor in one hand, foot or jaw. This is common in Parkinson’s disease. But this disorder may also cause stiffness, slow movement and problems with balance that raise the risk of falls. In the early stage, your stage may show little or no expression. When you walk, your arm may not swing. Your speech becomes slurred or soft. Such symptoms get worse with time. Sometimes, neurologists may suggest surgery to control the parts of the brain. The overview of various symptoms is mentioned below.

Symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is not the same for everyone; some may have different symptoms. The early symptoms are mild, and you may not notice them. Symptoms begin on one side of the body and affect the other side of the body. Symptoms are usually worse on one side of the body than the other. The parkinson’s symptoms include:-

Tremor 

Rhythmic shaking begins in fingers or hands. Sometimes it begins in the jaw or foot. You may rub your fingers and thumbs back and forth, known as the pill rolling tremor. Your hands may shake when they are at rest, or when you are at rest. You may notice that your hands will shake less when you are doing some sort of task. 

Slow Movement 

Parkinson’s disease may slow down the movement and make the simple task more difficult. It may be difficult to get out of the chair and do any tasks. You have less expression on your face. It may be difficult to blink. 

Rigid Muscle 

You can experience stiffness in muscles of any part of your body. Your muscles may feel painful, and the movement of your arms will be shorter. 

Poor Balance And Posture

Your posture may become hunched. You may have balance problems, and you may fall. 

Loss Of Automatic Movement 

You are not able to make certain movements that you do without thinking, such as smiling, blinking or swinging your arms when you walk. 

Change In Speech 

You may soften quickly or softly or hesitate before speaking. Your speech may be flat without a typical speech pattern. 

Change In Writing 

You may face problems while writing something, and your writing may appear small and cramped. 

Nonmotor Symptom 

This may include anxiety, depression, constipation and sleep disorders. They may include the need to urinate often, acting out dreams, problems with thinking and memory, trouble smelling and feeling tired. 

Fainting or Dizziness 

You may feel dizzy when you try to stand from a sitting position. Fainting or feeling dizzy is a sign of low blood pressure linked with Parkinson’s disease. Everyone has had a time when they felt dizzy after standing up. Consult with the doctor if you are feeling this on a routine basis. 

Stooping 

This is the condition in which you are not able to stand straight. If you and your family notice that you are stooping when you stand, then it’s a sign of Parkinson’s disease. Suppose you are sick or having any pain from any injury. It may cause you to stand crooked. Even the problem in our bones can make you hunch. 

Conclusion 

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition, but a combination of medical treatment and changes in lifestyle can help to manage the symptoms. Consult with the neurologist if you are facing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and are looking for ways to manage the condition. Take the consultation from Dr. Sukhdeep Singh Jhawar, a trusted and experienced neurologist at Dr. Jhawar Neuro Hospital. He is extensively trained in all niche aspects of neurology. He is committed to improving the health of patients and achieving excellence.  

Faq’s 

• Is Parkinson’s disease hereditary or not?

No, usually Parkinson’s disease is not hereditary. Only 10 to 15 % cases are linked to heredity. 

• Which signs are included as common symptoms?

The signs included as common symptoms are tremor and slow movements.