How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Early signs of Parkinson's can be subtle, but prompt treatment can help people better manage the condition.
- Reviewed by David K. Simon, MD, PhD, Contributor
After noticing a series of tiny changes in how he moved and functioned, Tom went to his doctor. He’d been feeling increasingly stiff. When he walked, one of his arms didn’t swing like the other. And he’d gradually been walking ever more slowly. Stoic and adaptable, the 70-year-old felt he was doing well enough. But Tom grew more concerned when he developed a slight tremor in one of his hands.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
David K. Simon, MD, PhD, Contributor
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