Parkinson’s Treatment Vs. Ms
Diagnosis
Parkinsons disease can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Doctors base their diagnosis on the patients medical history and symptoms evaluated during a neurological exam. No laboratory or imaging tests can diagnose Parkinsons, although brain scans such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or positron-emission tomographic (PET) may be used to rule out other neurological disorders.
Medical History
A medical and personal history should include any...
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Parkinson's Disease
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Because doctors are not sure what causes Parkinson's disease, there is no way to prevent it. Treatment Medication Although there is no... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySurgical procedures are recommended for specific patients with advanced Parkinsons disease who no longer respond to drug treatments. Surgical... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
What Is Parkinsons Disease?Parkinsons disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. Parkinsons disease... Read more »
Parkinsons disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsyPreventionReferencesLang AE. When and how should treatment be started in Parkinson disease? Neurology. 2009;72(7... Read more »
Secondary parkinsonism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Parkinsonism - secondary Prevention Treating conditions that cause secondary parkinsonism may decrease the risk. Only use medications... Read more »
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