How to Recognize the Signs of Parkinson's Disease
Notice any shaking or twitching.. Look for the onset of muscle rigidity.. Track bowel movements.
Steps
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Notice any shaking or twitching.
Notice any shaking or twitching.
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Look for the onset of muscle rigidity.
Look for the onset of muscle rigidity.
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Track bowel movements.
Track bowel movements.
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Be aware of the signs of micrographia.
Be aware of the signs of micrographia.
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Make note of vocal changes.
Make note of vocal changes.
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Be vigilant for signs of hyposmia.
Be vigilant for signs of hyposmia.
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Take note of changes to normal sleep patterns.
Take note of changes to normal sleep patterns.
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Do not disregard dizziness or fainting spells.
Do not disregard dizziness or fainting spells.
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Keep in mind that none of these symptoms alone indicates Parkinson's.
Keep in mind that none of these symptoms alone indicates Parkinson's.
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Understand the genetic causes and risks of Parkinson's disease.
Understand the genetic causes and risks of Parkinson's disease.
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Approach your general practitioner with your concerns.
Approach your general practitioner with your concerns.
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Complete the doctor's evaluation exercises.
Complete the doctor's evaluation exercises.
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Follow up with a neurological specialist.
Follow up with a neurological specialist.
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Ask about taking carbidopa-levodopa.
Ask about taking carbidopa-levodopa.
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Get a second opinion.
Get a second opinion.
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