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Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

Pfeiffer, Ronald F.·2018·Current Treatment Options in Neurology

Abstract

Purpose of review During the past 25 years, there has been an explosion of information regarding the occurrence of gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. In this review, the clinical features of gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson's disease will be described and information regarding the potential role of the enteric nervous system and the gut microbiome in the genesis of Parkinson's disease will be addressed.Recent findings Recognition is growing regarding the role that gastroparesis and small intestinal dysfunction may play in Parkinson's disease, especially with regard to erratic responses to anti-Parkinson medication. The presence of enteric nervous system involvement in Parkinson's disease is now well established, but whether the enteric nervous system is the starting point for Parkinson's disease pathology remains a source of debate. The potential role of the gut microbiome also is beginning to emerge. Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a prominent nonmotor feature of Parkinson's disease and dysfunction can be found along the entire length of the gastrointestinal tract. The enteric nervous system is clearly involved in Parkinson's disease. Whether it is the initial source of pathology is still a source of controversy. There also is growing recognition of the role that the gut microbiome may play in Parkinson's disease, but much more research is needed to fully assess this aspect of the disorder.

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Authors
Pfeiffer, R. F.
Affiliations
Oregon Health & Science University (US)
Corresponding author
Pfeiffer, Ronald F.
Venue
Current Treatment Options in Neurology
Published
2018-10-25
Volume
20
Issue
12
Pages
54-54
ISSN
  • 1092-8480 (ISSN-L)
  • 1534-3138
OpenAlex
W2898584843
Cited by
94
References
85
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 19 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 1
FWCI
1.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Treatment Options in Neurology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Neurological disorders and treatments
Keywords
Parkinson's disease, gastrointestinal dysfunction, gastroparesis, enteric nervous system, gut microbiota, non-motor symptoms, gut-brain axis

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