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Since appearance and progression varies from one person to the other, it is difficult to diagnose AD. Currently, clinicians use several tools to diagnose ěpossible or probable ADî in patients who are having difficulties with memory or other mental functi
Patients history - The doctor may want to talk with family members to determine how the patient is carrying out daily activities. The doctor may ask about the general health status of the patient. He/she may want to talk with family members to see how t
Basic Medical Tests - The physician may want to test the patientís blood or urine to eliminate other possible diseases. Some doctors may want to test spinal fluid or take an MRI .
Neuropsychological Tests - These types of test are used to test the patientís memory. They include questions used to determine attention span, problem solving abilities and language skills.
Brain Scans - In order for the physician to view the brain itself, he/she may want to take a picture of the brain in the form of a CT scan or MRI. By looking at the brain itself a physician will be able to tell if anything does not look normal. These te
