Contents:
- Medical Video: Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
- Various symptoms of Parkinson's that you should recognize early
- 1. Tremor
- 2. Writing style changes
- 3. Suddenly lost the ability to kiss
- 4. Having a sleep disorder
- 5. Often experience muscle tension
- 6. Difficulty defecating
- 7. Weak can't stand
Medical Video: Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the nervous system of the brain that makes it the sufferer cannot move a number of parts of his body. Until now there are reportedly around 50 thousand people in the world diagnosed with Parkinson's. This disease usually occurs in the elderly. Parkinson's cannot be cured, so it's important for you to recognize and be aware of symptoms as early as possible. The following symptoms of parkinsonism usually appear at the beginning of the development of the disease.
Various symptoms of Parkinson's that you should recognize early
Symptoms of parkinsonism are difficult to recognize. Moreover, there is no form of medical test available specifically to identify Parkinson's, therefore the diagnosis is sometimes unexpected. However, there are some typical signs that usually develop early.
1. Tremor
Symptoms of parkinsonism generally begin with mild tremor in the hands (trembling hands), but can also be experienced in the fingers, the legs, lips, to the tongue. Tremor usually appears when you are resting or staying silent. This symptom also likes to disappear.
Tremor is one of the most common early symptoms of Parkinson's, only 1 in 5 people with Parkinson's disease do not experience these symptoms.
2. Writing style changes
Parkinson's nerve disorders make the muscles feel stiff, which gets worse over time. Parkinson's also influences brain coordination with a motion device. This can cause your handwriting style to change to become stiffer than before.
3. Suddenly lost the ability to kiss
Usually a cold or cold makes the sense of smell decrease because the nose is clogged. But if you are not experiencing both, the nose's ability to smell less sharp can be a sign of early Parkinson's symptoms. Because in addition to attacking motor functions, Parkinson's also affects the cognitive function of the brain which makes other sensory abilities decline.One of them is the sense of smell.
4. Having a sleep disorder
Sleep disorders are also experienced by people with Parkinson's. In fact, this condition can be a detector of these neurological diseases. Disorders that occur are usually in the form of the emergence of extreme movements when sleeping, for example, kicking, punching, and falling out of bed.
5. Often experience muscle tension
Some people who experience Parkinson's often suffer from stiff muscles, especially in the wrists, arms, pelvis and knees. The muscle tension felt will make people with Parkinson's body unable to move.
6. Difficulty defecating
Constipation or constipation is a very common health disorder. However, this condition can be a sign of Parkinson's symptoms. Because the nervous system disorders can cause digestive disorders, causing constipation.
7. Weak can't stand
If you suddenly feel weak and can't stand, you should immediately see a doctor. This could be an early sign of Parkinson's. This disease can also cause a person to experience low blood pressure which will make the body become weak and difficult to carry out activities.
Even though you are still young, but experience some of the symptoms mentioned above, it is better to do a complete examination to the doctor. Because, Parkinson's disease can also attack young adults.
