Gastrointestinal Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Year: 2015
Type: review
Abstract: Currently, gastrointestinal dysfunctions in Parkinson's disease (PD) are well-recognized problems and are known to be an initial symptom in the pathological process that eventually results in PD. Gastrointestinal symptoms may result from the involvement of either the central or enteric nervous systems, or these symptoms may be side effects of antiparkinsonian medications. Weight loss, excessive salivation, dysphagia, nausea/gastroparesis, constipation, and defecation dysfunction all may occur. Increased identification and early detection of these symptoms can result in a significant improvement in the quality of life for PD patients.
Source: Journal of Movement Disorders
DOI: 10.14802/jmd.15008
Authors: Joong-Seok Kim, Hye-Young Sung
Institution: Catholic University of Korea
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1869241081