brain scan

In some cases, your neurologist may not be able to classically associate your symptoms, such as shakiness, slow motion, typing disorders, olfaction, etc., with a specific condition. In addition to the actual Mb. Parkinson exist namely many other diseases that express themselves with quite similar symptoms, however, arise differently and therefore often need to be treated differently. Here, the DaT brain scintigraphy further helps that a high degree of certainty in the distinction Parkinson, for example, has an essential tremor.

You do not have to be sober for this exam. Since a high degree of accuracy is required here, a relatively long time is required. Please allow 4-6 h, but wait 3-4 hours for the intravenous injection of the test material to take up. During this time you can move freely.

With the help of perfusion scintigraphy, it can be determined whether relevant circulatory disorders are present in the brain. This examination may be necessary for symptoms such as prolonged dizziness, episodes of amnesia, cognitive disorders or movement disorders. In addition, different forms of dementia and, in part, Parkinson's disease can be better distinguished from one another.

You do not have to be sober for this exam. Please plan about 2 hours, gff. It will also be necessary to supplement the diagnostic kit on another day to see if there are only minor circulatory problems or if there is a need for treatment.