Can Parkinson's Disease Impact Children? Symptoms And Early Signs, Explained By Expert - Watch

A slight shaking or tremor in finger thumb, hand or chin usually called as tremors can be the very first sign of Parkinson's disease. Watch video to know how it can affect children and treatment for the same.

How Does Parkinson's Disease Affect Children? Parkinson's disease is a disorder of central nervous system that affects a person's movement. A slight shaking or tremor in finger thumb, hand or chin usually called as tremors can be the very first sign of Parkinson's disease. Other symptoms to notice for includes stiffness of arms, leg, jaws and face, slowness of movement and poor balance and coordination. The disease may also develop cognitive problems including memory loss and dementia. It is very common disease in adults but did you know that it can also affect children as well? Dr. Vinay Goyal, Director, Neurology Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, will give us a brief insight on how can Parkinson's disease affect children and how to cure it. Watch video.