14 Signs That May Be Parkinson’s Disease

3. Slowness of Movement

Bradykinesia, or sluggish movement, is one of Parkinson’s disease’s most common symptoms. For a Parkinson’s diagnosis to be considered, you must exhibit bradykinesia as well as tremor or stiffness.

This slowness manifests itself in Parkinson’s disease in a variety of ways, including decreased automatic movements (such as blinking or swinging your arms when walking); difficulty initiating movements (such as getting out of a chair); general slowness in physical actions; abnormal stillness or a decrease in facial expression. This manifests as difficulties doing simple tasks like buttoning a shirt, cutting food, or cleaning your teeth. Bradykinesia is especially aggravating since it is frequently unexpected. You may be able to move freely one minute and require assistance the next.