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How Is Parkinsons Disease Diagnosed?

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How Is Parkinsons Disease Diagnosed?

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The diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is usually made by a neurologist, although sometimes family doctors or other specialists may make a diagnosis. The diagnosis is based on sy…

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Usually, the outward symptoms of Parkinson’s are distinctive enough for a diagnosis to be made. The metabolic changes in the brain can be traced with imaging tests such as PET – positron emission tomography. Tests can help your doctor determine whether you have Parkinson’s disease or some other type of parkinsonism. If you don’t have a response to the drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease, your doctor will probably continue to search for the cause of your parkinsonism.

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