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5 Signs You May Have Parkinson’s Disease – Joon Faii Ong

Are you always tired? Or, does your body feel heavy and weighed down for no apparent reason? Do you find that walking up or down the stairs takes a disproportionately large amount of time compared with when you used to do it? Do you ever have difficulty initiating movement, especially when it’s cold outside, but are otherwise fine with movement? Do you ever feel like your brain is working in slow motion, and it takes more effort than usual to think things through? Do you ever feel that your brain is working harder than normal, even though it might seem like not much is happening to an observer?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, then there are chances that you could be suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Here we have five signs experts like Joon Faii Ong have found that may mean you have Parkinson’s Disease.

#1: Tremor and Shaking

A tremor is an involuntary shaking of a body part, which can be felt by the person having the movement or by others. A classic example would be people who shake when they are nervous or scared. There are several types of tremors that often occur in Parkinson’s disease patients, such as resting tremors, postural tremors, action or kinetic tremors, and task specific tremors. A Parkinson’s-related tremor is often a rhythmic or pulsating type of tremor, which is most prominent when the hands are at rest.

If you have a Parkinson’s-related tremor, you may notice that it gets worse when your body part is stressed. In addition to tremors, other signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include rigidity and slowness of movement.

#2: Slowed or Shuffling Gait

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects the brain, leading to changes in behavior and reaction time, muscle coordination, and mobility. These symptoms tend to worsen over time. With Parkinson’s disease, people develop a shuffling, slow gait, and a tendency to lean forward as they walk. They tend to bend their neck down and often put one foot in front of the other when walking.

#3: Fatigue & Loss of Energy

Many Parkinson’s patients complain that they feel tired all the time and have low energy levels. People with Parkinson’s disease experience a decline in motivation to perform routine tasks. This decline can be gradual, or it may come on suddenly due to the effects of Parkinson’s disease medications or changes in behavior patterns.

#4: Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Non-motor symptoms are often present even when motor symptoms are not. One of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is sleep disturbances. These changes in sleep patterns include difficulty falling asleep, awakening during the night or early morning hours, and excessive daytime napping. Some Parkinson’s disease patients experience loss of sense of smell (anosmia), constipation; dry mouth; speech problems such as a whispering voice or a monotone voice; and cognitive impairment.

#5: Impaired Mood & Personality Changes

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease can experience changes in personality, mood, social skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. These problems may stem from the brain changes that occur with Parkinson’s disease or from the side effects of Parkinson’s disease medications. An individual with Parkinson’s is also likely to experience depression which can affect their daily life and interfere with routines such as job performance, social interactions, and quality of life.

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