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Actually there is no certain examination technique for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.A physician will identify the Parkinson's disorder on the basis of the patients's previous history, certain indications, neural and mental assessment.Some of the indications involve, shaking of arms, lack of autonomous motion, speaking alterations,writing alterations, reduced speed in movements etc....
The physician will also recommend a dopamine transporter scan commonly called as DAT scan and this will really help to clear the doubt that a patient is having Parkinson's diseases or not.But actually the signs, indications and neural assessments will give the proper diagnosis.And a large percentage point individuals doesn't need the DAT scanning.
Along with the assessments the physician will provide a carbidopa-levodopa medicine.This is the medicine which is given to patients with Parkinson's disease.And if the patient is having any kind of better change after consuming this medicine, then the physician will confirm that the patient is having Parkinson's disease.And for the better result, the medicine should be taken in a adequate dosage.
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