Early signs of Parkinson's disease

Sudden slowness of movement, trembling of limbs accompanied by loss of sense of smell, handwriting, voice changes... are early warning signs of Parkinson's disease.

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Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disease of the nervous system that affects the body's motor functions. It is characterized by slow movements, stiffness, tremors, and balance problems. The British physician James Parkinson was the first to describe the disease in 1817.

The disease occurs when nerve cells in the brain cannot produce a chemical called dopamine. The disease is more common in men than women, begins at age 60 and often has early signs at age 50. The new problem is that young people, over 35 years old, have early signs of Parkinson's disease, accounting for nearly 10%.

There is currently no cure for the disease, but treatments can help patients improve their quality of life in the early years and delay the progression of the disease. Experts around the world confirm that because this disease cannot be cured, early detection and timely intervention are the best ways to help patients improve their motor function.

Boldsky points out the early warning signs of Parkinson's disease.

slight tremor

As the disease progresses, the patient will experience tremors in any part of the body such as the hands, feet, head, etc. In the early stages, the patient will experience mild tremors in the fingers. In addition, you may experience mild convulsions and tremors when trying to sit or move.

Reduced sense of smell

According to experts, a decreased sense of smell is one of the most common symptoms of this disease. Patients are unable to distinguish normal smells such as sour, spicy or foul...

Lack of sleep

An early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease is lack of or insomnia. According to some studies, people with this disease often have difficulty sleeping. Tossing and turning in bed, having difficulty falling asleep for a long time can be a sign of this disorder.

Change handwriting

Patients experience symptoms such as muscle stiffness and difficulty moving their fingers. Therefore, if you find it difficult to write or your handwriting suddenly changes, such as the letters suddenly becoming smaller or tighter... then it is a sign of Parkinson's disease.

Constipation

Constipation can be a warning sign of many diseases, but if this condition persists with the above symptoms, it is best to go for a check-up because this is one of the warning signs of Parkinson's.

Bowing position

People with Parkinson's disease will change their posture, most of them have a stooped, hunched posture. They often bend their back when moving, even when standing, and stand unsteadily.

Voice changer

Parkinson's affects the functions of the nervous system, which can affect the voice. Any sudden change in voice is a worrying sign. Voice changes are very common in Parkinson's patients, with many people losing their voice in the advanced stages.

Dizziness or fainting

Dizziness and fainting are very common. If you experience this condition frequently, you should not ignore it because these are also early warning signs of Parkinson's disease.

Slow operation

Any change in posture such as moving, turning the head, grasping... the patient often does at a slow, unclear speed. Many people think this is a sign of old age, but in fact it is also an early sign of neurodegenerative disease. Joints become stiff, inflexible, and muscles ache, leading to slow movement. Sometimes normal activities such as swinging the arms are also difficult for the patient.

Depression

In addition to affecting the ability to move and work, Parkinson's affects people's psychology. People with this disease are prone to depression.

According to VNE