Gastrointestinal, urological, and sexual dysfunction in Parkinson's disease.
Recognition has grown regarding the importance of nonmotor dysfunction in the setting of Parkinson's disease. Autonomic involvement, including gastrointestinal, urinary, and sexual dysfunction is frequent and may significantly impair quality of life for affected individuals. Both recognition and attention to appropriate treatment are important for optimum clinical management.
Pfeiffer
Ronald F
RF
Department of Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, USA. rpfeiffer@utmem.edu
D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000209:etiology*; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*