The process of making a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be difficult. There is no X-ray or blood test that can confirm Parkinson’s. A physician arrives at the diagnosis only after a thorough examination. Blood tests and brain scans known as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be performed to rule out other conditions that have similar symptoms. People suspected of having Parkinson’s should consider seeking the care of a neurologist who specialises in Parkinson’s. Poor differential diagnosis is a major problem in the management of Parkinson’s.
