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Parkinson's Disease
Frequently Asked Questions
2. What are the symptoms of Parkinson's
disease?
Parkinson's belongs to a group of conditions called movement
disorders. The four main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are:
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tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head
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rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk
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bradykinesia, or slowness of movement
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postural instability, or impaired balance.
Other symptoms include depression, emotional changes, difficulty
swallowing, speech changes, urinary problems, sleep problems, and
dementia and other cognitive problems.
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