What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Typically, Parkinson's symptoms may be so mild at first that they are hard to notice. As time passes -- sometimes even after the passage of years -- a slightly shaky hand will progress to an obvious tremor. Early symptoms may affect only one side of your body, but could eventually affect your whole body as the condition advances. These include:
- Tremors, often beginning with a mild shaking in the hand
- Loss of balance
- Body stiffness
- Rigid limbs
- Trouble walking
- Slow movement (bradykinesia)
- Lack of blinking
- Stooped posture
- Constipation
- Sleep problems
- Trouble breathing, speaking, and swallowing
- Memory loss, dementia
- Depression
Typically, Parkinson's symptoms may be so mild at first that they are hard to notice. As time passes -- sometimes even after the passage of years -- a slightly shaky hand will progress to an obvious tremor. Early symptoms may affect only one... More -
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease may differ from person to person, but there are thought to be four primary symptoms. They are tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement (known as bradykinesia), and difficulty balancing or holding steady posture. Tremors are usually the first symptom noticed, although a minority first notices problems moving or a decreased sense of smell. With time, symptoms tend to get worse and can lead to difficulty walking, speaking, sleeping or eating.
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease may differ from person to person, but there are thought to be four primary symptoms. They are tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement (known as bradykinesia), and difficulty balancing or holding steady posture.... More -
MediGuard answered:Some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease may include shaking or tremors in your arms and legs when you are still. In addition, you may have balance issues and muscle stiffness. These symptoms alone do not necessarily indicate that a person has Parkinson's. If you have any concerns, you should follow up with your doctor and report any symptoms you may have.Some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease may include shaking or tremors in your arms and legs when you are still. In addition, you may have balance issues and muscle stiffness. These symptoms alone do not necessarily indicate that a person has... More -
Baptist Health South Florida answered:The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease are tremor or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and head; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia (slowness of movements); and postural instability (impaired balance and coordination). As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.
This answer is based on source information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease are tremor or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and head; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia (slowness of movements); and postural instability (impaired balance and... More
