What are the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

During the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, the patient may not have any noticeable symptoms, just little tremors that go undetected. Symptoms often begin in one section of the body and spread across the body over time.

The following are some of the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease:

1) Mild tremors that generally begin in the limbs and worsen over time
2) Bradykinesia, or slow movement, makes it difficult to execute activities.
3) Muscle stiffness that limits the range of motion
4) Abnormalities in balance and posture are visible.
5) Involuntary actions such as blinking and smiling are lost.
6) Inability to communicate fluently
7) Handwriting change

Dr Amit Shah is a senior consultant Neurologist in Mumbai practising at Dr Amit Shah Neurology Clinic.