Why Might Constipation Be a Parkinson’s Symptom?
July 16, 2015
Constipation and other gastrointestinal difficulties can severely affect quality of life. Parkinson’s researchers have pinpointed the gut as a place of interest because of biological changes seen there. We’ll discuss constipation and problems with stomach emptying (called gastroparesis) seen in Parkinson’s, what researchers believe is happening in the gut, and how these symptoms are treated.
Faculty
Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Division of Neurology
University of Toronto
Disclosures:
- Research Grants: MJFF, University of Toronto
- Advisory Role: Abbvie, TEVA Canada, Boston Scientific, Medtronic
- Board Membership: Abbvie, TEVA Canada, Boston Scientific, Medtronic
- Expert Testimony: Chiesi, UCB, Medtronic
- Honoraria: Abbvie, TEVA Canada, Boston Scientific, Medtronic,Chiesi, UCB
Ronald Pfeiffer, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology
Oregon Health & Science University
Disclosure:
- Advisory Role: Acadia, Clintara, Lundbeck
- Employment: Elsevier - Journal Editor (Parkinsonism and Related Disorders)
- Honoraria:Teva, UCB, USWorldMeds
Dave Iverson
Moderator
No disclosures