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What Are The Symptoms Of Parkinson S Disease?
I am concerned with having the onset of Parkinson s ! My symptoms vary from falling over, clumsiness, dropping things, bumping into doors, cabinets etc., stumbling over rugs, doorsills, etc. I have had several serious falls over the last ten years, I have also had two major head traumas. Pls. let me know if I should see my primary care for further diagnosis? James
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Hello. Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Parkinson s disease is caused by reduction of an inhibitory neurotransmitter dopamine in brain. As a result symptoms are tremors, increased muscle tone, robot like gait, slurred speech, stiff limbs, smaller steps while walking, arms not swinging while walking, imbalance, stooping or abnormal posture. You can see your physician in case of the above or any symptoms. Early diagnosis might improve quality of life. Thanks
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