What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.
The symptoms develop gradually, the signs of the disorder remain unnoticed by those around you at an early stage.
At first you may notice that one person is holding back one hand. Tremor is the most common sign, although in some clinical cases it occurs in such a severe form as slowing or firing.
In the early stages of Parkinson's disease, your face may show little or no expression. Your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred.
Parkinson's disease symptoms worsen as your condition progresses over time. Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, medications might significantly improve your symptoms. Occasionally, your doctor may suggest surgery to regulate certain regions of your brain and improve your symptoms.
Symptoms
Parkinson's disease signs and symptoms can be different for everyone. Early signs may be mild and go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of your body and usually remain worse on that side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides.
Parkinson's signs and symptoms may include:
- Tremor.
- Slowed movement (bradykinesia).
- Rigid muscles.
- Impaired posture and balance.
- Loss of automatic movements.
- Speech changes.
- Writing changes.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/symptoms-
causes/syc-20376055
