Scientist-neurologist Sergey Illarioshkin spoke about the signs of Parkinson’s disease, including the early signs of the disease, which is a type of dementia. In a conversation with AiF, the academician said that the emerging manifestations of this disease (even the most insignificant ones) indicate that the brain (specifically the midbrain area) is already very seriously affected by it.
“The first symptoms of the disease, which occur 10-20 years before the first movement disorders, are so non-specific that few of the patients think of complaining about them,” Illarioshkin said.
For example, an early manifestation of Parkinson’s disease can be restless sleep, when a sleeping person makes various body movements and talks in a dream. In addition, an early sign of the disease may be a deterioration in emotional health, in which there is a susceptibility to anxiety, depression, apathy.
Increasing constipation is also seen in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, along with muscle pain and decreased sense of smell.
Speaking about the later signs of illness, Academician Illarioshkin noted that the tremor characteristic of Parkinsonism occurs when a person is resting and is relaxed.
“The person speaks indistinctly and monotonously, with a frozen face, walks slowly, with hands stuck to the body. He complains of cramps and “stone muscles”, which do not allow him to bend his arms and legs, ”added the scientist.
Source: Rosbalt
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