What are the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?

Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease are: (1) Trembling of fingers or whole body. (2) Fine tremor of the hands and fingers. (3) Stiff, rigid muscles causing difficulty bending joints. (4) Unable to turn over when lying down. (5) Falling frequently. (6) Having difficulty writing out words. (7) Speech that does not make sense, or behavior that is strange. (8) Symptoms started with tremors of the fingers and/or toes. (9) Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them. (10) Uncontrollable movements

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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)

Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.

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What is Parkinson's Disease?

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement. It occurs due to nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age, and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.

Typical Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Trembling of fingers or whole body
Fine tremor of the hands and fingers
Stiff, rigid muscles causing difficulty bending joints
Unable to turn over when lying down
Falling frequently
Having difficulty writing out words
Speech that does not make sense, or behavior that is strange
Symptoms started with tremors of the fingers and/or toes

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Parkinson's Disease

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Do you have trembling in your fingers or body?
Do your fingers tremble slightly?
Do you have stiff muscles and/or inflexible joints even with assistance?
Do you struggle turning over in bed by yourself?
Do you fall or slip frequently?

Treatmentof Parkinson's Disease

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease, but there are medications to help control symptoms. Treatment typically includes lifestyle changes, physiotherapy, and medications to reduce symptoms.

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