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About Parkinson's
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure, but there are many treatment options to manage symptoms.
Signs & Symptoms
Tremor: slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand, or chin.
Constipation: Straining to move your bowels can be an early sign of Parkinson's disease and you should talk to your doctor.
Dizziness or Fainting: Feeling dizzy or fainting can be a sign of low blood pressure and can be linked to Parkinson's disease (PD).
Stooping or Hunching Over: If you or your family or friends notice that you seem to be stooping, leaning, or slouching when you stand, it could be a sign of Parkinson's disease (PD).
This is what to do if you have Parkinson
Work with your doctor to create a plan to stay healthy. This might include the following:
A referral to a neurologist, a doctor who specializes in the brain
Care from an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech therapist
Meeting with a medical social worker to talk about how Parkinson's will affect your life
Start a regular exercise program to delay further symptoms.
Talk with family and friends who can provide you with the support you need.
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure, but there are many treatment options to manage symptoms.
Tremor: slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand, or chin.
Small handwriting: A change in handwriting may be a sign of Parkinson's disease called micrographia.
Loss of smell: If you seem to have more trouble smelling foods like bananas, dill pickles, or licorice, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson's.
Trouble Sleeping: Sudden movements during sleep may be a sign of Parkinson's disease.
Loss of smell: If you seem to have more trouble smelling foods like bananas, dill pickles, or licorice, you should ask your doctor about Parkinson's.
Trouble Sleeping: Sudden movements during sleep may be a sign of Parkinson's disease.
The trouble with movement: An early sign might be stiffness or pain in your shoulder or hips.
Constipation: Straining to move your bowels can be an early sign of Parkinson's disease and you should talk to your doctor.
Dizziness or Fainting: Feeling dizzy or fainting can be a sign of low blood pressure and can be linked to Parkinson's disease (PD).
Stooping or Hunching Over: If you or your family or friends notice that you seem to be stooping, leaning, or slouching when you stand, it could be a sign of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Work with your doctor to create a plan to stay healthy. This might include the following:
A referral to a neurologist, a doctor who specializes in the brain
Care from an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech therapist
Meeting with a medical social worker to talk about how Parkinson's will affect your life
Start a regular exercise program to delay further symptoms.
Talk with family and friends who can provide you with the support you need.
