Symptoms of Parkinsons, a slow-progressing brain disorder,
are treatable under neurologist’s care. Key to the best treatment is the early diagnosis through detection of four major motor Parkinson’s symptoms:
- Shaking or tremor in hands, legs, arms, tongue or jaw
- Slowness of movement
- stiffness or rigidity of the arms, legs or trunk
- trouble with balance and possible falls
If you have any of these symptoms over a period of time, you should make an appointment with NorthEast Neurology right away. Parkinson’s is best treated when diagnosed early!
Parkinsons disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder whose symptoms are caused by damage to the chemical dopamine, located in specific areas of the brain. Dopamine coordinates smooth muscle movements from the brain to the body, and when 60 to 80 percent of dopamine-producing cells are damaged, patients experience Parkinsons symptoms.
Parkinson's responds well to early treatment, and patients who know the ten warning signs of Parkinsons disease. Parkinson’s disease seek neurology help sooner and with better treatment success. Ten warning signs of Parkinson’s include tremor, small handwriting, loss of smell, trouble sleeping, trouble moving or walking, constipation, a soft or low voice, masked face, dizziness and fainting, and stooping or hunching over. If you experience any of these symptoms over a period of time, or friends and family have told you they notice these symptoms.
If you suspect Parkinson’s is affecting your quality of life, make an appointment today at NorthEast Neurology in Concord, Huntersville, and Denver NC!
