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How Long Does It Take to Diagnose Parkinson's?

David Miller • • 6 min read
How Long Does It Take to Diagnose Parkinson's?

Diagnosing Parkinson's

If you suspect you, or someone you know has Parkinson's, it is important to see a doctor or neurologist (a doctor who specialises in diseases of the nervous system) soon. Sometimes diagnosis can be confirmed quickly, but it can take months or even years.

Is Parkinson's easy to diagnose?

There is no “one way” to diagnose Parkinson's disease (PD). However, there are various symptoms and diagnostic tests used in combination. Making an accurate diagnosis of Parkinson's — particularly in its early stages — is difficult, but a skilled practitioner can come to a reasoned conclusion that it is PD.

At what stage is Parkinson's usually diagnosed?

It ordinarily begins in middle or late life, and the risk increases with age. People usually develop the disease around age 60 or older.

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