Does anyone know how Parkinson's disease starts off?

Question

What age? Beginning signs & symptoms of the disease?

Answer 1

Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders. The four primary symptoms are tremor or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face; rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia or slowness of movement; and postural instability or impaired balance and coordination. As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.
Parkinson's disease is a disease of late middle age, usually affecting people over the age of 50. The average age of onset is 60 years. However, some physicians have reportedly noticed more cases of "early-onset" Parkinson's disease in the past several years, and some have estimated that 5 to 10 percent of patients are under the age of 40.


The disease is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time. It is not contagious nor is it usually inherited -- that is, it does not pass directly from one family member or generation to the next.
Early symptoms of Parkinson's disease are subtle and occur gradually. Patients may be tired or notice a general malaise. Some may feel a little shaky or have difficulty getting out of a chair. They may notice that they speak too softly or that their handwriting looks cramped and spidery. They may lose track of a word or thought, or they may feel irritable or depressed for no apparent reason. This very early period may last a long time before the more classic and obvious symptoms appear.

Friends or family members may be the first to notice changes. They may see that the person's face lacks expression and animation (known as "masked face") or that the person remains in a certain position for a long time or does not move an arm or leg normally. Perhaps they see that the person seems stiff, unsteady, and unusually slow.

As the disease progresses, the shaking, or tremor, that affects the majority of Parkinson's patients may begin to interfere with daily activities. Patients may not be able to hold utensils steady or may find that the shaking makes reading a newspaper difficult. Parkinson's tremor may become worse when the patient is relaxed. A few seconds after the hands are rested on a table, for instance, the shaking is most pronounced. For most patients, tremor is usually the symptom that causes them to seek medical help.

Answer 2

Because the early symptoms of Parkinson's disease are often very slight and begin slowly, they can be hard to notice. Family members or friends are often the first to spot the early symptoms, such as a constant blank look on the face, shaky hands, decreased arm swinging, a stooped posture, or shorter steps when walking. Parkinson's disease patients may notice that they are weaker or more tired. The disease may eventually involve 2 or more of the 4 main symptoms of Parkinson's disease:

1. Tremors — rhythmic movements or shaking, especially in the hands and particularly when they are at rest
2. Rigid limbs and trunk — muscle tenseness, stiffness, aching, or weakness
3. Slowness of movement — difficulty beginning a task, such as washing or dressing
4. Poor balance and coordination — problems with walking, such as shuffling, which may cause falls

As time goes on, Parkinson's disease sometimes leads to other symptoms, such as depression or anxiety, problems with chewing and swallowing, and speech changes. Some people may have problems with urination or constipation. Others may have trouble sleeping or problems with skin that is too oily or too dry.

It is always important to remember that the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can vary greatly from person to person. For example, one person may have tremors, while another may be very stiff and slow without any tremor.

Answer 3

The Parkinson's Reversing Breakthrough?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

usually 40s or 50s , suffling walk, dragging your feet. dropping things all the time.