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Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

Parkinson disease symptoms are mild when they start, but get worse over time. Common symptoms may be:

  • Tremors, slow movements, or stiffness
  • Problems standing and walking
  • Problems with handwriting or doing daily tasks like dressing
  • Pain
  • Sleep problems and fatigue
  • Mood changes or changes in thinking
  • Seeing or hearing things that are not real
  • Problems passing stool (pooping) or urine (peeing)
  • Erectile dysfunction

References

  • Homayoun H. Parkinson Disease. Ann Intern Med. 2018; 169(5): ITC33-ITC48.
  • Parkinson disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/parkinson-disease. Accessed April 6, 2022.
  • Parkinson disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/movement-and-cerebellar-disorders/parkinson-disease. Accessed April 6, 2022.
  • Parkinson's disease. American Association of Neurological Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Parkinsons-disease. Accessed April 6, 2022.
  • Parkinson's disease information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parkinsons-Disease-Information-Page. Accessed April 6, 2022.

Contributors

  • Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-01

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