The symptom most people often associate with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is tremor. There may be earlier signs of PD, but people may be less familiar with these symptoms. As a result, many people may not seek a diagnosis until they notice a new and persistent tremor.
In this video, learn about some of the other symptoms of Parkinson’s, which may help lead to an earlier diagnosis, according to Jason Krellman, PhD, Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Jason Krellman, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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