A case of hedonistic homeostatic dysregulation.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common condition especially amongst the elderly population, which is increasing. I present a case of an unusual but also under-recognised syndrome caused by PD therapy, which can have devastating effects on the patient and their family.
Kessel
Belinda Louise
BL
Elderly Medicine Department, Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent, BR6 8ND, UK. belinda.kessel@bromleyhospitals.nhs.uk
D000368:Aged; D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000209:etiology*; D015259:Dopamine Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects; D013577:Syndrome
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D015259:Dopamine Agents