Constipation is one of the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD), characterized by infrequent bowel movements, hard stool straining, and a feeling that one could not release the stool completely. With bowel movements becoming difficult or less frequent, some people have bowel movements three times a day while others may have only one to two times […]

Loss of smell or reduced sense of smell is among early clues for the Parkinson’s Disease (PD) development in an individual. Not all, but 90% of Parkinson’s patients notice a reduced sense of smell at an early stage of the disease. Loss of sense of smell can often be overlooked by diagnosing physicians for being […]

Dizziness or Fainting (Syncope) is among one of the associated symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). About 15-50% people with PD complain about feeling dizzy or lightheaded on standing up or changing position. Some Parkinson’s medications worsen the dizziness as they can make blood pressure drop suddenly. In Parkinson’s, the nervous system is not able to release […]

Depression and Anxiety are among clinical and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). As per an estimate, about 50% PD fighters experience depression and anxiety. As confirmed by studies, these mood disorders are not linked to Parkinson’s progression and can be prevalent before diagnosis or develop much later on. While some Parkinson’s fighters experience anxiety and […]