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#1 Tremor. Have you noticed a slight shaking or tremor in your finger, thumb, hand or chin? A tremor while at rest is a common early sign of Parkinson's disease. What is normal? Shaking can be normal after lots of exercise, if you are stressed or if you have been injured. Shaking could also be caused by a medicine you take. MORE ABOUT TREMOR.
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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. Symptoms get worse over time. Although Parkinson's disease can't be cured, medicines may help symptoms get better.
Symptoms of young onset Parkinson’s disease. While common symptoms of Parkinson’s may be similar no matter what age you are, the progression is often different: Young people often have more involuntary movement problems due to the most commonly prescribed Parkinson’s disease medication, levodopa.
23 kwi 2019 · People with early onset Parkinson's may have the same symptoms as older people with the condition. Learn the signs and what to expect from treatment.
27 lip 2023 · The hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremors and slow, rigid movements. Small changes in movements and behavior can signal the onset before diagnosis.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s has four main symptoms: Tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head; Muscle stiffness, where muscle remains contracted for a long time; Slowness of movement; Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes leading to falls; Other symptoms may include: Depression and other emotional changes
24 maj 2023 · Early onset Parkinson’s disease develops before the age of 50 years. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options and the outlook for people with this condition.
