Prague Municipal Hospital
Parkinson's Disease
Published 07/23/2008 - 10:09 a.m. CST

Cardinal Signs of Parkinson's Disease

  • Tremor
  • Rigidity (Stiffiness)
  • Postural instability (unsteadiness, falling)

Secondary Signs of Parkinson's Disease

  • Gait disturbances
  • Dexterity and coordination difficulties
  • Freezing
  • Speech and swallowing difficulties
  • Visual symptoms
  • Depression
  • Dementia
  • Pain and sensory discomfort
  • Sexual difficulties
  • Blood Pressure Changes
  • Dermatological changes
  • Gastroinstestinal and urinary difficulty

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