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Muhammad Ali: Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson’s Disease

The now-late, Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with a degenerative disorder called Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in 1984 at the age of 42.

Because he is one of the most high-profile cases of Parkinson’s, there are a lot of questions surrounding his condition. Is boxing responsible? Did repeated blows to his head lead to the disease?

Many people know about Parkinson’s. But most are confused about what exactly causes it.

Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD):

  • Tremor: can occur at rest, in the hands, limbs, or can be postural
  • Muscular: stiff muscles, difficulty standing, difficulty walking, difficulty with bodily movements, involuntary movements, muscle rigidity, problems with coordination, rhythmic muscle contractions, slow bodily movement, or slow shuffling gait
  • Sleep: daytime sleepiness, early awakening, nightmares, or restless sleep
  • Whole body: fatigue, dizziness, poor balance, or restlessness
  • Cognitive: amnesia, confusion in the evening hours, dementia, or difficulty thinking and understanding
  • Speech: impaired voice, soft speech, or voice box spasms
  • Mood: anxiety or apathy
  • Nasal: distorted sense of smell or loss of smell
  • Urinary: dribbling of urine or leaking of urine
  • Facial: jaw stiffness or reduced facial expression
  • Also common: blank stare, constipation, depression, difficulty swallowing, drooling, falling, fear of falling, loss in contrast sensitivity, neck tightness, small handwriting, trembling, unintentional writhing, or weight loss

What Causes PD?

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 60,000 new cases of PD are diagnosed each year, adding to the one million people who currently have PD in the United States. Most people with Parkinson’s are diagnosed in their 60s, but about four percent of people are diagnosed before age 50.

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