Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Disease description:
The last time I went to the hospital, I saw that there is a condition called Parkinson's disease in the geriatrics department, and I felt quite confused. I would like to ask the doctor, what are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease are primarily divided into motor and non-motor symptoms:
1. Resting tremor: Often the initial symptom, typically starting in the distal part of one upper limb. It appears or becomes more pronounced at rest and worsens during tension or excitement, disappearing after falling asleep.
2. Muscle rigidity: Characterized by forward flexion of the head, trunk flexion, elbow joint bending, etc., with muscle stiffness and slow, unsmooth movements.
3. Bradykinesia: Reduction in voluntary movement, slow and clumsy motions; in advanced stages, difficulty getting up and turning over due to increased muscle tone.
4. Postural instability: Reduced or absent arm swing on the affected side while walking, gradually smaller and slower steps, with particularly evident gait disturbances when turning.
5. Autonomic dysfunction: Constipation, excessive sweating, drooling, orthostatic hypotension, urinary dysfunction, etc.
