Saturday, August 08, 2009

Signs/Symptoms and Progression

Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease:
  • resting tremor
  • rigidity
  • bradykinesia
  • postural instability

Stages of Parkinson's Disease:
  1. Signs of Symptoms (listed above)
  2. Possible speech abnormalities, decreased posture, and abnormal gait along with the symptoms from stage 1.
  3. balance difficulties
  4. lack of independence - unable to live alone.
  5. Patients need wheelchair assistance or are unable to get out of bed.

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