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The diagnostic process for Parkinson's disease involves a neurological examination, during which a doctor will ask about the person's symptoms and prior health. A neurological examination includes both tests and questions that help a doctor to understand how well the person's nerves are working. The doctor will examine how the person moves, check their reflexes and muscle strength, as well as their vision. There is the potential for the doctor to try a medicine which will tell them if the person has Parkinson's disease. The doctor may also ask questions related to the person's mood.
Blood and lab testing is not available that can tell a doctor whether or not a person has Parkinson's disease. There are tests that may help the doctor to determine if another disease is responsible for the symptoms the person is experiencing. An example of test that may be performed to rule out other issues include an MRI to look for either a brain tumor, or a stroke.
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