Parkinson's disease
Seriousहिंदी: सिकल सेल स्ट्रोक · தமிழ்: சிக்கிள் செல் பக்கவாதம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಿಕಲ್ ಸೆಲ್ ಸ್ಟ್ರೋಕ್ · తెలుగు: సికిల్ సెల్ స్ట్రోక్ · বাংলা: সিকল সেল স্ট্রোক · मराठी: सिकल सेल स्ट्रोक · ગુજરાતી: સિકલ સેલ સ્ટ્રોક
About this condition
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder common in elderly Indians. It causes a characteristic resting tremor (shaking when hand is relaxed), along with slowness, stiffness and balance issues. Early diagnosis and treatment with medications can significantly improve quality of life.
Common symptoms
resting tremorslowness of movementstiffnessbalance problemstremor worse at rest
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When to see a doctor: within a week
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
resting tremor, slowness of movement, stiffness, balance problems, tremor worse at rest.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week
Is Parkinson's disease common in India?
Parkinson's disease is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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