The symptoms of Parkinson’s are mainly motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms.
1. The motor symptoms of Parkinson’s are mainly stationary tremor, muscle tonus, slow movement, abnormal gait and posture.
(1) The patient’s tremor starts from one side of the hand, and then gradually progresses to all four limbs. It appears at rest, decreases during exercise, and disappears during sleep. The “pill-rubbing” tremor is its obvious characteristic.
(2) Myotonia is characterized by lead pipe-like or cogwheel-like increase in muscle tone of the limbs. It usually starts from a single hand or leg and slowly progresses to other limbs.
(3) Patients may suffer from bradykinesia due to increased muscle tone. This is characterized by facial stiffness, clumsiness in fine motor movements, and slow shuffling.
(4) Abnormalities in gait and posture are mainly manifested by inflexibility in turning and turning at the beginning, and then slowly and easily fall down. The “panic gait” of walking slowly at the beginning and then walking faster and faster. As well as the “freezing phenomenon” of suddenly not being able to take a step during walking.
2. Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s mainly include sleep disorder, depression, dementia, constipation, excessive sweating, loss of sense of smell, and limb pain.
When Parkinson’s symptoms appear, it is recommended that patients seek early medical treatment, clear diagnosis and regular treatment, which will help to improve the symptoms and slow down the disease.