Symptom 5: Bradykinesia – The Slower Pace of Synucleinopathy
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The fifth symptom we are exploring in synucleinopathy is bradykinesia, characterized by an overall slowing down of physical movement. This condition can significantly affect a person’s ability to execute everyday tasks.
In the initial stages, bradykinesia may present as a subtle slowing down of routine activities. Simple actions like buttoning a shirt or cutting food might take longer than usual. Even facial expressions might become slower, leading to a mask-like, expressionless face.
This symptom emerges from the α-synuclein protein’s interference with the neurons controlling movement speed. Like a car stuck in the mud, the brain finds it harder to initiate and control physical movements, resulting in bradykinesia.(5)
