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How is Parkinson's disease diagnosed?
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Dr Nicholas Bradfield
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Dr Bradfield is a Clinical Neuropsychologist working in private practice and in the public health system in Melbourne, Australia. He has clinical experience conducting neuropsychological … View Profile
Parkinson's disease is diagnosed by clinical examination by a physician, usually a neurologist. They will look at your movements includinig walking, tremor, stiffness and speed of movements.
The physician may order various investigations such as brain scans to rule out other causes.Report this post
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myself it was by MRI, and a good neurologist that knows movement disorders
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