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Parkinson disease-2 in previous discussion we have discussed Definition of parkinson’s disease Causes of Parkinson disease Risk factors for Parkinson disease 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 ...
Parkinson disease Parkinson disease (or, simply, Parkinson) is the most common form of Parkinsonism, a group of motor system disorders. It is a slowly progressing, degenerative disease caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Dopamine is a substance made in the body that helps with smooth and coordinated muscle movement. Parkinson is usually associated with these symptoms: Tremor or trembling of the arms, jaw, legs, and face Stiffness or rigidity of the limbs and trunk Slowness of movement (bradykinesia) Impaired balance and coordination Causes of Parkinson disease: The cause of Parkinson is unknown. Medical experts believe the symptoms are related to a chemical imbalance in the brain caused by brain-cell death. Parkinson is chronic, and symptoms grow worse over time. Although the disease may appear in younger people (even teenagers), it usually affects people in late middle age. It is not contagious. https://www.hanxinclinic.com/index.php/2019/09/24/parkin...
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