What examination should Parkinson do

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My father said that he had something wrong since half a year ago, his body would feel sore, and his walking became weak. His movement was much slower than before, and he was always forgetful. I suspected that he had Parkinson's disease, so I wanted to take him to have a look. Today, let me share with you what tests should be done for Parkinson's disease.

What examination should Parkinson do

Step 1: Parkinson's disease belongs to the extrapyramidal system. At present, there is no specific instrument to diagnose it. The main diagnosis is based on the rich clinical experience of the specialists, and the diagnosis is made after the comprehensive evaluation of the medical history, medication, physical examination and instrument investigation. The instrument is only used to investigate other brain diseases.

The second step: the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease mainly depends on the history, clinical symptoms and signs. According to the characteristics of insidious onset and gradual progression, one side is progressive and develops to the opposite side, showing static tremor and bradycardia. The clinical diagnosis can be made by excluding atypical Parkinson's disease like symptoms. If the treatment of levodopa is effective, the diagnosis is more supported.

The third step: Parkinson's disease brain CT, MRI generally no abnormalities, functional brain imaging PET can assist in the diagnosis, but the diagnosis of the disease is mainly based on the history and symptoms, essential movement delay and (tremor, myotonia, abnormal walking posture) in one. So the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease does not necessarily have tremor.

matters needing attention

Parkinson's disease is mainly diagnosed according to symptoms and drugs. We need to do brain CT and MRI just to rule out whether there will be other causes. At present, there is no radical cure for Parkinson's disease. Good symptom control can be maintained through sports rehabilitation, health care and rational drug use.