Autonomic dysfunctions in idiopathic Parkinson's disease

J Neurol. 2003 Feb:250 Suppl 1:I28-30. doi: 10.1007/s00415-003-1105-z.

Abstract

Most patients with Parkinson's disease experience autonomic dysfunction at some point in the course of their disease. In contrast to autonomic dysregulation in multisystem atrophy, they are less severe, and they frequently cause troublesome symptoms only in advanced stages of the disease. The quality of life is nevertheless substantially restricted. Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and urogenital autonomic dysfunction is predominant. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment can greatly benefit the patient. An interdisciplinary approach is desirable in most cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / etiology
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male Urogenital Diseases
  • Parkinson Disease / complications*
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy