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Clinical Perspectives of Parkinson's Disease for Ophthalmologists, Otorhinolaryngologists, Cardiologists, Dentists, Gastroenterologists, Urologists, Physiatrists, and Psychiatrists.

Ji-Hyun ChoiJong Min KimHee Kyung YangHyo-Jung LeeCheol Min ShinSeong Jin JeongWon-Seok KimJi Won HanYoung-In YoonYoo Sung SongYun Jung Bae
Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2020)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a multisystemic disorder characterized by various non-motor symptoms (NMS) in addition to motor dysfunction. NMS include sleep, ocular, olfactory, throat, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or musculoskeletal disorders. A range of NMS, particularly hyposmia, sleep disturbances, constipation, and depression, can even appear prior to the motor symptoms of PD. Because NMS can affect multiple organs and result in major disabilities, the recognition and multidisciplinary and collaborative management of NMS by physicians is essential for patients with PD. Therefore, the aim of this review article is to provide an overview of the organs that are affected by NMS in PD together with a brief review of pathophysiology and treatment options.
Keyphrases
  • sleep quality
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • oxidative stress
  • quality improvement