What are the 15 Symptoms Indicating Parkinson's Disease?

10. Non-Motor Symptoms

Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's incorporate reactions to both the disease itself and the medications used to treat it. They include sleep problems, depression, anxiety, and cognitive changes. Medications may cause vivid dreams, which could contribute to an inability to sleep through the night. Those in more advanced stages may have problems thinking and finding the right words during a conversation. Both depression and anxiety are common symptoms but usually improve with treatment and medications. People with Parkinson's also have an increased risk of melanoma. Additional non-motor symptoms doctors evaluate include:

• Excessive sweating, especially in the upper body.
• Constipation
• Frequent urination and urinary urgency
• Eye and vision problems due to diminished eye movement and slowed blinking
• Personality changes, such as impulse control disorders
• Lightheadedness, blackouts, and fainting
• Weight loss