Montana Field Guides. Of the three North American weasels (Genus Mustela), the Short-tailed Weasel is intermediate in size. Males are distinctly larger than females of the same age. During summer the fur is dark brown with white (not buff) under-parts, white feet, and white along the inside of the hind legs. The tip of the tail is black.
There's no single test for Parkinson's disease, but symptoms and response to treatment can guide diagnosis. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person, but they tend to get worse over time. The signs and symptoms of Parkinson's are divided into two categories: motor (movement-related) and non-motor.
The neurologist will also look for signs such as pain, loss of sensation, or extra-pyramidal rigidity, which is a different type of muscle rigidity that is frequently seen in Parkinsonâs type disorders. Step 2: Diagnostic Tests The next step in the diagnostic process often involves a series of test. These typically include an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the neck, and sometimes of the head and lower spine, an EMG (electromyography) which tests nerve conduction, and a series of blood tests. Sometimes urine tests, genetic tests, or a lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap) are also necessary.