Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurological disorder, and its symptoms can vary significantly from one person to another. Because of this, some rare and lesser-known symptoms can often be overlooked in the early stages of diagnosis.

One such symptom is an unusual and somewhat invisible sign affecting the noses of a small number of patients. This lesser-known indicator may not be immediately linked to Parkinson’s, which is why it can sometimes go unnoticed.

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system, progressively damaging the brain over time. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for the condition, and it continues to pose significant challenges for those diagnosed with it.

In the UK, around 18,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year, with the majority of cases occurring in individuals over the age of 50. The disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose because of the wide range of symptoms it can present.

Dr. Beckie Port, the research communications lead at Parkinson’s UK, recently told the Liverpool Echo that there are over 40 symptoms associated with the condition, including freezing, rigidity, anxiety, and sleeping problems.