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Bladder function of patients with Parkinson's disease
- Source :
- International Journal of Urology. 21:638-646
- Publication Year :
- 2014
- Publisher :
- Wiley, 2014.
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Abstract
- Bladder function of patients with Parkinson's disease alters significantly: the majority of patients have overactive bladder (urinary urgency/frequency) with little or no post-void residuals. This seems to be the result of an altered brain-bladder relationship, as in Parkinson's disease, the frontal-basal ganglia D1 dopaminergic circuit that normally suppresses the micturition reflex is altered. The pathophysiology of the bladder dysfunction in Parkinson's disease differs from that in multiple system atrophy; therefore, it might also aid in differential diagnosis. The effects of levodopa, the major drug to treat motor dysfunction, on the bladder in Parkinson's disease vary significantly; therefore, add-on therapy is often required. Anticholinergic drugs are the first-line treatment, with particular care for cognitive function in elderly patients. The second-line treatment includes serotonergics drug, desmopressin and others. Newer modalities include deep brain stimulation that improves the bladder in Parkinson's disease; and botulinum toxin is promising, particularly in difficult cases. These treatments might be beneficial in maximizing the patients' quality of life.
Details
- ISSN :
- 09198172
- Volume :
- 21
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Urology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........6020270cabd78574e79461c01a96a12a