Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder, which means your symptoms get more serious over time. It can affect your movements, eyesight, sleep, and mental health. A person with Parkinson’s can get different symptoms at different times than someone else with the same condition. They include:
Having these symptoms doesn't always mean you have Parkinson's. It could be something else. See your doctor if you notice changes in yourself. If you might have Parkinson's, working with a movement-disorders specialist could help.
- Trouble with balance
- Forward or backward lean that can cause falls
- Stooped posture, with bowed head and slumped shoulders
- Head shaking
- Memory problems
- Trouble peeing or pooping
- Tiredness
- Drooling
- Skin problems, such as dandruff
- Difficulty swallowing and chewing
- Trouble having an erection or orgasm
- Lightheadedness or fainting when standing up
- Fear and anxiety
- Confusion
- Dementia, or trouble with thinking and reasoning
- Loss of smell
- Too much sweating