Yes, it is possible to be misdiagnosed with Parkinson's disease when one actually has essential tremors. Diagnosing Parkinson’s can be challenging and may require more than one appointment. There’s no specific test to diagnose Parkinson’s, and doctors often rely on a combination of physical exams, symptom history, and read more

Yes, it is possible to be misdiagnosed with Parkinson's disease when one actually has essential tremors. Diagnosing Parkinson’s can be challenging and may require more than one appointment. There’s no specific test to diagnose Parkinson’s, and doctors often rely on a combination of physical exams, symptom history, and sometimes imaging tests to rule out other conditions. Essential tremors primarily cause shaking, which can be mistaken for the tremors associated with Parkinson’s.

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