How long does Parkinson's disease last from early to late

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My father is 66 years old. He has Parkinson's disease for three years. The main symptoms are severe shaking of legs, weak legs, and rushing forward when walking. It's late. How long is Parkinson's disease from early stage to late stage? Let's give a brief introduction, so that patients' friends can have a better understanding.

How long does Parkinson's disease last from early to late

First, there is no fixed time, early onset only refers to a shorter time, lighter symptoms, still in the stage of drug control.

Second: generally within 3 years, it belongs to the early stage, and more than 3 years to 10 years belongs to the middle stage of Parkinson's disease. During this period, the patient's condition will gradually develop, the body drug resistance appears, and the side effects are greater.

Third, the best time for surgical treatment is generally considered. The late stage is the complete failure of drugs. This is different from person to person, not all patients follow this trajectory.

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Some patients may also have autonomic nerve dysfunction, such as greasy face, sweating, salivation, dysuria and orthostatic hypotension, as well as depression and dementia.