Parkinson Disease Early Symptoms

by Marie | Feb 27, 2019 | Parkinson's Disease | 0 comments

Parkinson’s disease is most recognized in its later stages. Tremors and difficulty walking are the most symptoms. But the truth is this neurological disorder is tough to diagnose at its early stages. Physicians are unable to spot most cases until they have crossed the initial stages. So, is there any way out there any trick to identify symptoms earlier and get the treatment the right time? Yes, but it is important to know what to look for.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder, the signs are difficult to pinpoint at earlier stages. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease could indicate many problems, which makes early diagnosis difficult. This is the reason why people with Parkinson’s disease got frustrated while searching for reasons behind their movement problems. However, there are some signs that could alert you and allow you to get the treatment earlier.

When to consult a physician?

Not all the symptoms are experienced by Parkinson’s patient which leads to confusion in diagnosis. Consult a physician, if you or your loved one experience any of the symptoms given below:

Tremors or shaking- An intermittent shaking in your finger, lips, chin, hand, leg, or tongue are an indication of Parkinson’s. Experts and physicians consider tremors to be a crucial sign of the disease. Facial twitching or limb shaking are persistent in patients with Parkinson’s. Tremors gradually worsen as the disease progresses. The tremors stop when the patient uses the affected part of the body.
Difficulty walking- Changes in the walking patterns of an individual could be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease. Dragging feet should not be ignored. An individual dealing with Parkinson’s might walk slow or drag their feet while walking. The affected person might walk at an irregular pace, they might suddenly walk faster or slower.
Changes in handwriting- Many individuals who are affected with Parkinson’s find that their handwriting has changed, they may notice that your letter suddenly becomes very small.
Loss of smell- The condition may also be referred to as olfactory dysfunction where an individual with Parkinson’s losses their ability to smell. It is one of the common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and affects almost 70 to 90% of Parkinson’s sufferers. Apart from movement problems, loss of smell is easy to recognize in most patients. It can be an early indication as it develops several years before the disease affects an individual. People who have Parkinson’s disease may experience a dull sense of smell, difficulty identifying odors, difficulty telling the difference between odors. However, having a loss of smell does not always means that an individual is affected by Parkinson’s disease. Other factors such as smoking and exposure to harmful chemicals may also contribute to changes in the smell.
Disturbed sleeping patterns- Sleeping problems can give rise to many health issues, Parkinson’s disease is one of them which can affect the sleeping patterns of a Parkinson’s sufferer. An affected individual may suffer from any of the sleeping issues including:
Excessive daytime fatigue
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Uncontrolled or sporadic movements
Nightmare
Narcolepsy
Constipation- Constipation could be an early indication of Parkinson’s disorder. However, it is a commonly reported issue even in healthy people. But the fact is, people with Parkinson’s are more likely to affected by constipation. If you suddenly have constipation even after following a healthy diet plan, it is time for you to consider a health care specialist and to get a check.
Poor balance- Parkinson’s disease is believed to affect nerve cells called basal ganglia, present in the brain. According to researchers, the nerves control balance and flexibility, so any kind of damage to these nerves can be harmful and affect ka an individual’s balance.
Facial masking- Most clinical research found that people with Parkinson’s disease used to develop a reduced ability to make facial expressions which are other words called as facial masking. During the condition, the facial muscles begin to move slower than they do normally. People having this condition may appear emotionless even after feeling emotions. Such people tend to blink eyes slower than normal. This also another change that can be recognized in most people with Parkinson’s disease. An affected person may find difficulty in communicating with others because changes in the expressions cause trouble communicating.
Vocal changes- Change in the quality of a person’s voice is another indication of Parkinson’s disorder. The changes may involve, talking in a softer tone, start the conversation in a usual volume than the voice becomes gradually softer and even fades away in some cases. Some people appeared to have a monotonous voice, they don’t have variations in the volume and tone of their voice.
Weight loss- Affected person’s experience mild to moderate weight loss for several reasons, Parkinson’s disease may be one of them. Depression, digestive issues, and people tendency to eat less may contribute to weight loss.