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Does Tremor In The Finger Indicate Early Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease?

I am 73yrs. old female, with controlled b/p and glaucoma. for last 6yrs since my retirement, I have noticed a tendency to walk or pull to my left after taking 5 steps My PF took an Mri of the brain, normal. two days ago while sitting I observed a sl. tremor on my right finger, next to the thumb. yesterday, the same thing happen, today I am having the same sl. tremor. Could it be early signs of Parkkinsons?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: thyroid gland dysfunction, drug adverse effects, parkinson's etc. Tremor is not a specific sign of Parkinson disease. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:

- complete blood count
- thyroid hormone levels
- blood electrolytes.

A brain MRI may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does Tremor In The Finger Indicate Early Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: thyroid gland dysfunction, drug adverse effects, parkinson s etc. Tremor is not a specific sign of Parkinson disease. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: - complete blood count - thyroid hormone levels - blood electrolytes. A brain MRI may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.