- Parkinson's Clinic INT
Other Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Updated: Sep 27, 2019

If you are reading this post, chances are that you are familiar with the most noticeable Parkinson’s symptoms that impact the majority of people suffering with Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, shaking and postural instability.
There are other, less common symptoms of Parkinson’s also, that affect things like mood, behavior, speech and digestion.
Some of the other symptoms of Parkinson’s disease:
Depression (estimated 40% of people with Parkinson’s suffer from depression) and fatigue
Stiffness, especially of the limbs
Urinary problems
Erectile dysfunction
Difficulty speaking normally
Voice changes
Low blood pressure
Constipation and other digestive issues
Problem sleeping, difficulty turning in bed
Skin problems
Drooling and shuffling gait
Increased sweating
Cramps and muscle spasms
These symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, especially in the early stages of the disease. Frequently the symptoms might be barely noticeable for several years, but as the disease progresses so do the symptoms.
Accepting a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be very difficult for both the person suffering from the disease and their families, but getting early diagnosis and starting various nutritional therapies can help manage the symptoms and can even stop the progression.
What Causes Parkinson’s?
The causes of Parkinson’s disease are multi-factorial, while the exact combination of factors have yet to be proven definitively, both genetic factors and certain environmental and lifestyle habits show strong potential to contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Contributing Factors:
Genetics
Brain cell deterioration and inflammation
Toxicity and exposure to chemicals
Poor diet and unhealthy lifestyle
Hormonal imbalances and other medical conditions
Risk factors:
Being a man
Older age
Family history or genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’s.
Exposure to pesticides and insecticides chemicals (Common pesticides linked to Parkinson’s are rotenone and paraquat).
Neurological disorders including Parkinson’s dementia, brain tumors, repeated head trauma (concussion), drug-induced Parkinsonism, Postencephalitic Parkinsonism, or striatonigral degeneration.