Visual Signs of Poor Health That You Probably Ignore But Shouldn’t

Your Handwriting Has Changed

When you imagine Parkinson’s disease, you probably think of shaking hands and muscular weakness. Did you know that your handwriting is impacted by Parkinson’s long before those shakes become noticeable? In 97 percent of cases, the patient’s handwriting got smaller and messier, the letters compressing together, as their disease progressed.

This issue with handwriting happens as the nerve cells within the brain are damaged. Since the connections between nerves die, dopamine cannot be produced, and that leads to stiffness in the muscles of the fingers, leading to worsening handwriting.

Other symptoms of Parkinson’s include a loss of smell and intense dreams where you punch, kick, and flail around. If you notice this trio of symptoms has lasted for more than two weeks, schedule an appointment with a neurologist. Early diagnosis is crucial with Parkinson’s disease.