Parkinson's Disease - Diagnosis



There are no laboratory tests for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. The condition is fairly easy to diagnose based on the presence of the characteristic symptoms listed above. A person suspected of having PD will have a complete neurological (nervous system) examination. Tests may be conducted to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. PD can also be diagnosed after a person has died. Characteristic structures in the brain are taken as proof of the disease.

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