What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease?

Category: Symptoms

Early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease may include tremor, difficulty rising from a chair, constipation, loss of smell, weak voice, small handwriting, trouble sleeping, reduced facial expression, arms not swinging normally while walking, and stooping or hunching over.

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About the Author

Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.


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