title: A case of hedonistic homeostatic dysregulation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Elderly Medicine Department, Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent, BR6 8ND, UK. belinda.kessel@bromleyhospitals.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Belinda Louise
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Kessel
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D015259:Dopamine Agents