Here Are The Most Common Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease Development

Here Are The Most Common Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease Development
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The second most frequent neurodegenerative disease worldwide, after Alzheimer’s, is Parkinson’s disease which, according to the estimations, it affects at least 10 million people, globally. In the US, alone, there about 1 million people suffering from this disease. It is, then, important for everyone to know the most common sign of Parkinson’s disease development.

Parkinson’s disease affects more men than women

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s disease is much more common after the age of 40 and, although it is multifactorial, the development f this disease is mainly dictated by genetics and environmental factors.

Also, Parkinson’s disease is twice as common in men than in women, due to the absence of estrogen in them, which have a protective effect on the nervous system, says a study from the University of Virginia.

The most common signs of Parkinson’s disease development

Difficulty in walking

One of the symptoms of Parkinson’s is the instability in posture and deterioration in balance, which cause people to not move properly and fall frequently, says the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the United States.

Digestive problems

Patients with Parkinson’s may present with severe constipation or frequent diarrhea without explanation. This is caused by the malfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

Loss of smell sense

Believe it or not, another common sign of Parkinson’s disease development is, at first, the difficulty in identifying the smell of certain foods such as banana, cinnamon, or pickles. With time, the smell sense goes away completely.

Skin problems

The face skin is either extra dry or very greasy, especially on the forehead and nose. In addition, it is common to have a fatty scalp and present dandruff.

Speech disorders

Commonly, those suffering from Parkinson’s have a deep voice and flat tone. Besides, they tend to forget names or to repeat sentences.

In addition to these most common signs of Parkinson’s disease, there are other symptoms including stooped posture, body tremor, muscle stiffness, and slowness in movements. If you or a close one presents such sign, a visit to a neurologist is ideal to see exactly what’s going on.


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