Symptoms
Common Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Motor Symptoms
- Tremor
- Bradykinesia (slowness of movement)
- Rigidity and freezing in place
- Stooped, shuffling gait
- Decreased arm swing when walking
- Difficulty arising from a chair
- Micrographia (small handwriting)
- Lack of facial expression
- Slowed daily activities
- Difficulty turning in bed
Nonmotor Symptoms
- Diminished sense of smell
- Low voice volume
- Painful foot cramps
- Sleep disturbance
- Depression
- Constipation
- Drooling
- Increased sweating
- Urinary frequency/urgency
- Hallucinations
- Low blood pressure/dizziness