Parkinson's Disease

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Diagnosis

As noted earlier, even experienced neurologists often find it difficult to diagnose the early stages of Parkinson's disease accurately. No blood or laboratory tests presently exist to aid in diagnosis, and the physician must rely on his or her observation of the patient. In many cases this must be done over a period of time, typically as tremor or other classic symptoms becomes consistently present. Accurate diagnosis is crucial, because other forms of parkinsonism often have simila...Read the full article