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10 early symptoms of Parkinson's disease that are dangerous to ignore

Parkinson's disease affects about one in one hundred people over 60 years of age. With it, cells die in the area of ​​the brain that is responsible for motor functions, motivation, learning. “Shivering paralysis” (as Parkinsonism used to be called because of the characteristic trembling of arms, legs, chin) affects not only the body, but also the mind. And, unfortunately, this is incurable. But if you recognize the disease at an early stage, its development can be slowed down. Edition Layhaker compiled a list of symptoms that should alert.

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Even two or three of them are enough to urgently consult a therapist or neurologist. What are some of the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

1. Trembling in fingers, hands, chin

Tremor is one of the most obvious and common symptoms of Parkinson's disease. In the later stages of the disease, a person cannot even eat on his own: his hands tremble with such force that they do not allow him to bring a spoon or cup to his mouth. But even at the very beginning, the slightest twitches of the fingers, hands, chin are also noticeable.

In principle, trembling limbs can be explained by other reasons. Perhaps you are just tired. Or nervous. Or, for example, you have hyperthyroidism - an excess of thyroid hormones, which causes the body to constantly be on the platoon. Checking who is to blame is easy.

Parkinson's disease tremors are specific. She is called a tremor of rest. This means that this or that part of the body trembles when it is in a relaxed state. But it is worth starting to perform conscious movements with it, twitches stop.

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If this is your case and rest tremor appears regularly, hurry to the doctor.

2. Shrinking handwriting

The letters are getting smaller, the spaces between them are getting closer, the words are stacked. Such a change in handwriting is called micrography and indicates disturbances in the central nervous system. Often, micrography is associated precisely with the development of Parkinson's disease.

3. Gait changes

Movements become uneven: a person then slows down, then accelerates. At the same time, he can slightly drag the legs - this gait is called shuffling.

4. Deterioration in smell

If until recently you easily distinguished the smell, let’s say, roses from the aroma of peony, and recently you sniff helplessly, this is an alarming sign. Deterioration or loss of smell is a symptom observed in 90% of people with Parkinson's disease.

However, other diseases can also control the scent - the same Alzheimer's or Huntington's disease. There are less frightening options. Perhaps you just smoke too much or breathe in harmful fumes regularly. But in any case, it is worth showing the nose to the doctor.

5. Sleep problems

Developing Parkinson's disease seriously affects the ability to sleep (get enough sleep). The range of sleep problems can be extremely wide:

  • insomnia;
  • excessive daytime fatigue against the background of seemingly good night sleep;
  • snoring as a symptom of apnea - respiratory arrest in a dream;
  • nightmares;
  • uncontrolled abrupt movements - for example, kicks or punches - in a dream.
6. Inhibition

In medical language, this is called bradykinesia. A person feels constrained, begins to move with difficulty, walks slowly, shows inhibition in the performance of everyday activities. Also, bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease can manifest itself as a slowdown in the rate of speech or reading.

7. Too quiet voice

If others notice that your voice has become too quiet and slightly hoarse, do not dismiss them. With the development of Parkinson's disease, voice strength decreases much more actively and faster than with normal age-related changes. At the same time, speech becomes not only quiet, but also unemotional, and the timbre acquires trembling notes.

8. The deterioration of facial expressions

Doctors call Parkinson's mask a face on which there is no facial expression. A person looks detached and slightly saddened, even if he is involved in a fascinating conversation or is in the circle of loved ones whom he is really glad to see.

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This is due to a deterioration in the mobility of the facial muscles. Often a person himself does not realize that something is wrong with his facial expressions until others around him inform him.

9. Regular constipation

As a rule, constipation is an occasion to add more fluid and fiber to the diet and begin to move more actively. Well, or study the side effects of the medicines you are taking.

If you have everything okay with your diet and lifestyle, and constipation continues, this is a serious reason to talk with your doctor.

10. Frequent dizziness

Regular dizziness can be a sign of a decrease in pressure: blood in the right quantities for some reason simply does not reach the brain. Often, such situations are associated with the development of neurological disorders, including "trembling paralysis."

What to do if you suspect you have Parkinson's disease

First of all, do not panic. Almost all symptoms of Parkinson's disease in the initial stages may be the result of some other disorders that are not related to neurology.

Therefore, first of all, you need to go to the doctor - therapist or neurologist. A specialist will study your medical history, ask questions about nutrition, bad habits, lifestyle. You may need to take blood and urine tests, have an MRI, CT scan, and brain ultrasound scan to rule out other diseases.

But even after receiving the results of the research, the doctor often has doubts. Your doctor may recommend that you visit a neurologist regularly to evaluate how your symptoms and condition change over time.

If Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, the doctor will prescribe medications that can slow down the death of cells in the brain. This will alleviate the symptoms and extend your healthy life for many more years.

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