Parkinson's & Movement Disorders

Overview

When to consider this clinic

• Shaking (tremor) of the hands, arms, legs or head
• Slowness of movement or difficulty starting movements
• Stiffness of the muscles
• Changes in walking, such as small steps, shuffling or freezing
• Problems with balance or frequent falls
• Involuntary twisting movements or abnormal postures
• Smaller handwriting or a softer voice

Having one or more of these does not by itself mean you have a particular condition. A doctor's assessment is needed to find the cause.

What happens at your visit

1. 1 Questions about when the symptoms started and how they affect your daily life.
2. 2 A careful examination of movement, muscle tone, walking and balance.
3. 3 A review of current and previous medicines, because some medicines can cause movement problems.
4. 4 A discussion of whether any tests are needed.

Who may benefit

• People with tremor, slowness or stiffness
• People with Parkinson's disease who need regular review
• People with abnormal or involuntary movements
• Caregivers supporting someone with a movement disorder

How to prepare

It helps to bring:

• A short phone video of the movement problem, especially if it comes and goes
• A list of all your medicines, including the times you take them
• Previous medical reports, prescriptions and hospital discharge summaries
• MRI or CT scan films and reports, if you have them
• A list of all the medicines you take, with their doses
• A short note of your symptoms: when they started, how often they happen and what makes them better or worse

What happens next

• The doctor will explain the likely type of movement disorder.
• Treatment options, with their possible benefits and side effects, may be discussed.
• Physiotherapy and other rehabilitation may be suggested to help with movement and balance.
• Regular follow-up helps to adjust treatment over time.

Recommendations depend on the clinician's assessment of your individual situation. This website cannot diagnose your condition or guarantee a particular result.

Frequently asked questions

Clinic locations

Please confirm the OPD day, timings and availability of this service when you book.

• Patna – Main Branch

  NSMCH, Bihta, Patna, Bihar – 800014

  Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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• Ara – Branch Clinic

  Mahavir Tola, Near LIC Office, Ara – 802301

  Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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• Siwan – Branch Clinic

  Near Dr. Shahnwaz Alam, Bindusar Road, Siwan – 841226

  Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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