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Parkinson various symptoms, including:

1. Tremors: Noticeable shaking, usually in the hands, fingers, or limbs, especially when at rest.

2. Bradykinesia: Slowness of movement, including difficulty starting and completing movements.

3. Rigidity: Stiffness or resistance in the limbs or trunk.

4. Postural instability: Impaired balance and coordination, leading to frequent falls.

5. Changes in handwriting: Handwriting may become smaller and more cramped (micrographia).

6. Reduced facial expressions: Decreased range of facial expressions, often leading to a masked facial appearance.

7. Speech changes: Softening of the voice, slurring, or hesitation in speech.

8. Freezing episodes: Temporary inability to initiate movement, often when starting to walk or turning.

9. Loss of automatic movements:

Decreased ability to perform unconscious movements like blinking, smiling, or swinging arms while walking.

A neurologist experienced in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease can provide a thorough assessment.

Early detection and treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Early detection can help to slow down the deterioration

 

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How many people in Singapore have Parkinson's?


Today, there are approximately 8,000 people with Parkinson's disease in Singapore. About three in every 1,000 individuals aged 50 years and above have Parkinson's disease, making this the second most common neurodegenerative disease in Singapore, after Alzheimer's disease.27 Apr 2019.