Black Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at a later stage. Being able to recognize the symptoms may help you be diagnosed earlier, which may improve treatment outcomes.
In this video, learn about the symptoms of Parkinson’s, according to Hiral Shah, MD, Neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Hiral Shah, MD, is a neurologist and assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center.
References
National Institute on Aging. (2022). Parkinson’s disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Parkinson’s Foundation. (n.d.). Black community & Parkinson’s.
Zafar, S., et al. (2023). Parkinson disease. StatPearls.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MDAlexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.
