Parkinson’s disease is a form of Parkinson’s disease, which affects mainly motor function and movements. The disease results from the degeneration of brain cells and results in a loss of muscle control, speech problems, and difficulty swallowing food, among other symptoms. Parkinson’s disease can be brought on by any combination of genetic factors, viral infections, and environmental causes. As it progresses, sufferers’ ability to carry out daily functions gradually deteriorates. With this disease, a loss of balance, rigidity, slow movement or slurred speech are common.
Parkinson’s disease progresses through four phases. The early symptoms are divided into four groups namely: idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s neuromuscular disorder, Parkinson’s syndrome, and Parkinson’s disease progressing. Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease is the earliest manifestation of Parkinson’s and is characterised by no early symptoms. It is also known as the non-specific type of Parkinson’s and is therefore not able to be accurately diagnosed. On the other hand, Parkinson’s neuromuscular disorder is Parkinson’s disease that progresses slowly and shows only signs of dysfunction such as rigidity and slowing of movement.
Parkinson’s syndrome is a broad category that includes various symptoms that occur throughout the disease. Common symptoms include wobbling, rigidity, slowing of movement, and an inability to swallow. Some early symptoms may also mirror those of another condition, so a patient should be checked thoroughly to exclude Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease can also involve Parkinsonism, otherwise known as involuntary movement of the limbs, and bradykinesia, which are loss of muscle tone or rigidity. Other non-motor symptoms may include sweating, severe skin changes and mental confusion.
Early symptoms may include severe rigidity or stiffness of muscles, particularly of the face, arms or legs and is sometimes referred to as rigid rigidity or Parkinsonism. Other early symptoms include wobbling or dragging gait and difficulty with balance. A combination of these symptoms can be present for extended periods of time, which can then be attributed to other conditions. As the disease progresses, the early symptoms can progress into more advanced Parkinson’s symptoms. These more advanced levels of Parkinson’s disease are characterised by rigidity of the face, bradykinesia (lack of muscle tone or rigidity), and the presence of early Parkinson’s symptoms that are beyond daily movements and involve speech or swallowing.
Parkinson’s symptoms can also include Parkinsonism or bradykinesia (lack of muscle tone or rigidity) and are often seen before the presence of tremor, which is an involuntary movement of the limbs. The difference between the two is that Parkinson’s is a form of Parkinson’s disease, while tremor is an involuntary, brief, unexpected movement of the arm or legs. Early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can also be seen in patients who have had stroke or heart disease. Impairment of speech (lack of tone or fluency), lack of balance (tremor), difficulty with moving from resting to active positions (dizziness), and problems with swallowing are common in Parkinson’s disease. If these early symptoms are ignored, they may start to progress into Parkinson’s disease, which is a complex condition that involves many different symptoms.
A Parkinson’s symptom checklist can help ease the suffering of those who suffer from this progressive disease. Firstly, it is important to note that early symptoms are different in each individual. It is therefore very difficult to predict how Parkinson’s disease will affect someone. Therefore, you should ensure that any symptoms that you or your carer notice is diagnosed correctly. It is extremely helpful if tests such as blood pressure, pulse, and brain scans are carried out to see if there is any abnormality in the brain or any other problem that may help increase the chance of identifying the disease earlier.
The second Parkinson’s symptom checklist is to identify any loss of muscle movement. Parkinson’s symptoms are often characterised by the sufferer developing rigidity, which means they may find it increasingly difficult to move. As well as experiencing rigidity, sufferers may also begin to lose muscle bulk. This can lead to poor posture as well as poor muscle tone, leading to the increased likelihood of developing a more serious case of Parkinson’s disease known as Parkinson’s rigidity. If your loved one has lost any significant amount of muscle mass over a short period of time or starts to experience symptoms associated with Parkinson’s rigidity, this should raise concerns.
The third Parkinson’s symptom checklist to look out for is difficulty with voluntary movements (known as gross motor response [GMR]), also known as bradykinesia. People with Parkinson’s disease often find it difficult to move because they have a poor ability to control muscle contractions. This can be either consciously or unconsciously. People who experience involuntary movements, however, will have a significantly harder time controlling themselves, often resulting in uncontrollable twitching, shaking, and jerkiness. Both of these types of Parkinson’s symptoms are potentially serious because uncontrolled seizures can occur in severe cases.
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