title: Urinary dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a review.
abstract: Urinary dysfunction, primarily in the form of detrusor overactivity, is highly prevalent amongst individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD). There has been increasing realisation of the importance of this and other non-motor features of the condition. The presentation of, pathophysiology behind and management options for bladder dysfunction in IPD are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ, UK. helen.blackett@nhct.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Blackett
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*