Parkinson disease-2

in previous discussion we have discussed
  1. Definition of parkinson’s disease
  2. Causes of Parkinson disease
  3. Risk factors for Parkinson disease
  4. Sign and symptoms of Parkinson disease
so today we will continue our discussion with

How is Parkinson disease diagnosed?

Diagnosing Parkinson in the early stages can be difficult. At first, signs and symptoms may look like other conditions or the effects of normal aging. For this reason, your doctor may want to monitor your symptoms for some time until they are consistently present. Currently, there are no blood or lab tests to diagnose Parkinson. Diagnosis of Parkinson is based mainly on a medical history and thorough neurological exam. Brain scans or lab tests may be done to help rule out other diseases or conditions, but brain scans generally will turn out to be normal with Parkinson.
Methods to diagnose Parkinson include:
  • Neurological exam: (including evaluation of symptoms and their severity)
  • Trial test of drugs: When symptoms are significant, a trial test of drugs (primarily levodopa [L-dopa]) may be used. If symptoms are relieved from the use of levodopa, this suggests Parkinson.
  • Computed tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan): An imaging procedure that uses X-rays and a computer to make horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): A procedure that uses large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
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