Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [hypersalivation (synonyms: sialorrhea, sialorrhea, or ptyalism; increased salivation)] Throat Aisle Akinesia (immobility, rigidity of movement). Bradykinesis – slowing of voluntary movements. Hypokinesia – amplitude reduction … Parkinson’s Disease: Examination

Parkinson’s Disease: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Beta-amyloid and tau protein (in cerebrospinal fluid) [see below, “Further notes”]. Parkinson’s disease genetic test – test that can be performed when familial Parkinson’s disease is suspected; currently, more than 10 genes are known … Parkinson’s Disease: Test and Diagnosis