Slow or fast reaction time can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'worrying' to 'very serious'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose slow or fast reaction time, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Parkinson's Disease | 91% | Confirm |
Hypothyroidism | 24% | Unlikely |
Premature Aging | 5% | Ruled out |
How quick would you say is your reaction time / reflex? An example would be how fast your foot hits the brake when you see the car in front brake.
Possible responses:
→ Very slow/poor→ Slow/poor → Average / don't know → Fast/good → Very fast/good |
Slowed reflexes are a sign of hypothyroidism.
Signs of Parkinson's disease include stiffness or slowness of movement, a shuffling walk, stooped posture, and difficulties in performing simple tasks.