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Secondary parkinsonism
Alternative Names: Parkinsonism - secondary Symptoms: Initial symptoms may be mild and nonspecific (such as mild tremor, slight feeling that one leg/foot is stiff or dragging). Text Continues Below Muscle rigidity: Stiffness Difficulty bending arms or legs Posture may be unstable, stooped, or slumped over Movement difficulties: Loss of balance Gait (walking pattern) changes Shuffling Slow movements Difficulty beginning to walk, difficulty initiating any voluntary movement Small steps followed by the need to run to maintain balance Freezing of movement when the movement is stopped, unable to resume movement Muscle aches and pains (myalgia) Muscle cramps and dystonia Shaking, tremors (varying degrees, may not be present): May occur at rest or at any time May become severe enough to interfere with activities May be worse when tired, excited, or stressed Finger-thumb rubbing (pill rolling tremor) may be present Changes in facial expression: Reduced ability to show facial expressions, "mask" appearance Staring Eye movement abnormality (difficulty moving eyes up and down) May be unable to close mouth Voice or speech changes: Slow speaking Low pitched voice Monotone Difficulty speaking Difficulty chewing or swallowing Loss of fine motor skills: Difficulty writing, may be small and illegible Difficulty eating Difficulty with any activity that requires small movements Frequent falls Mild decline in intellectual function (may occur) Symptoms that may also be seen or develop: Depression Confusion Dementia Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>