Parkinson’s disease can be a challenging disease to diagnose. There are no blood or urine tests, or brain scan to confirm the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, and symptoms differ from person to person. Your movement disorder specialist will take a complete history and perform a detailed exam.
A review of your symptoms and a physical examination will determine if you have Parkinson’s disease. Occasionally, a specialized brain scan, called a DaTscan, can be used to help make the diagnosis.