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Gastrointestinal Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
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Presentations include:
Gastrointestinal symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by Dr. Pinky Agarwal, MD, FAAN
Ask The Doctor: Questions From The Audience by Dr. Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, M.D. Director
The webinar will discuss common gastrointestinal issues that Parkinson's disease patients experience including: constipation, irritable bowel, nausea, bloating, poor appetite, reduced sense of smell or taste, drooling, abdominal pain
The absorption of PD medications, particularly levodopa, in relation to food will also be tackled. Alternative routes of medicine administration will be discussed for those with problems absorbing their PD medications; these include transdermal, inhalational, sublingual, and injected medications.
For those at risk for developing PD, the significance of nonmotor gastrointestinal symptoms will be discussed. The role of gut bacteria and other microorganisms in absorption of nutrients and medications will be tackled, as well as the symptoms and consequences of bacterial overgrowth.
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