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Is it possible to identify Parkinson's disease without any test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am writing this is for my father. He is 74 years old. Now, he was diagnosed to have Parkinson’s disease. The doctor just examined and said that this is Parkinson's. Is it possible to identify without going for any tests? Will Parkinson lead to death? Is coffee better for Parkinson’s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is usually clinical diagnosis. In doubtful cases, a dihydroxyphenylalanine-positron emission tomography (DOPA-PET) scan of the brain can be considered. Parkinson's disease does not cause death, but it can affect daily living to muc... Read Full »