Impact of outpatient gastroenterology consult on pharmacotherapy and management of gastrointestinal symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

Impact of outpatient gastroenterology consult on pharmacotherapy and management of gastrointestinal symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

Background & aims: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) patients, and GI dysmotility is thought to induce motor fluctuations, requiring escalation of levodopa therapy. The role of GI consultation in managing such symptoms, however, is unclear. In this study,...

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Main Authors: Jocelyn J. Chang, Sanjay R.V. Gadi, Aleksandar Videnovic, Braden Kuo, Trisha S. Pasricha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
Subjects:
Gastric dysmotility
Parkinson’s Disease
GI consultation
Motor fluctuations
Levodopa malabsorption
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590112523000336

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