Parkinson’s disease warning - the hidden sign of brain condition in your nose revealed

Parkinson's disease- the change to your voice could be a sign.

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that damages the brain over a long period of time, said the NHS. It’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of the brain. The cells are used to transmit messages from the brain to the nervous system. Parkinson’s symptoms tend to develop slowly over a long period of time, and only appear as mild at first. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you’ve suddenly lost your sense of smell, it’s been claimed.

Parkinson's disease- Hidden sign on your feet that could reveal risk.

A loss of smell is an “often overlooked” symptom of Parkinson’s disease, revealed The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research.

While most people with a

reduced sense of smell 

will not develop Parkinson's,

the majority of Parkinson's 

disease patients do have 

reduced sense of smell

The Michael J. Fox Foundation, For Parkinson’s Research

While there may be a number of reasons for losing your sense of smell, it could be caused by the brain condition, it said.

The symptom may be caused by clumps of protein in the olfactory bulb - part of the brain that controls your sense of smell, it added.

“While most people with a reduced sense of smell will not develop Parkinson's, the majority of Parkinson's disease patients do have reduced sense of smell.

“Loss of sense of smell is often overlooked by diagnosing physicians as an early sign of Parkinson’s disease.

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