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New Understanding on the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Constipation in Parkinson’s Disease

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Constipation, one of the most common prodromal non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), usually occurs several years earlier than the onset of motor symptoms. Previous studies have shown that constipation occurrence increases as the disease progresses. However, the mechanism underlying this pathologic disorder is not clear yet. Moreover, chronic constipation causes slowness in gastric emptying and, therefore, may lead to a delay in the absorption of medications for PD, including levodopa and dopamine agonists. Accordingly, it is necessary to understand how the pathophysiological factors contribute to constipation during PD as well as pursue precise and effective treatment strategies. In this review, we encapsulate the molecular mechanism of constipation underlying PD and update the progress in the treatments of PD-associated constipation.

Source: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.917499

Authors: Jianli Xu, Lei Wang, Xi Chen, Weidong Le

Institutions: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950