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Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA

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Symptoms

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Parkinson disease symptoms are mild when they start, but get worse over time. Common symptoms may be:

Tremors
Slow movements
Stiffness
Problems standing and walking
Problems with handwriting and fine motor skills
Problems doing daily tasks like dressing or standing up from a chair
Pain
Sleep problems and fatigue
Mood changes
Changes in thinking
Seeing or hearing things that are not real
Problems passing stool or urine
Erectile dysfunction
Low blood pressure

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