Patients with early onset Parkinson's typically show non-motor symptoms
According to a study published in the Parkinsonism & Related Disorders Journal, patients with early onset Parkinson's disease present non-motor symptoms before presenting motor symptoms. These symptoms can include:
- A loss of smell
- Constipation
- REM behavioral disorder
- Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
- Low blood pressure while standing up, or othostatic hypotension
- Issues sleeping
- Bladder issues
- Low sex drive
- Fluctuating weight
- Cognitive issues
- Increased saliva
- Visual impairment
In all ages, motor symptoms are the most common. Motor symptoms can include tremors, bradykinesia, rigid muscles, and issues with gait.