Movement Disorders and the Gut: A Review
Lauren S Talman1, Ronald F Pfeiffer1
1Department of Neurology Oregon Health & Science University Portland Oregon USA.
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
|May 19, 2022
Summary
Movement disorders and gastrointestinal dysfunction are closely linked. This review explores these gastrointestinal symptoms in various movement disorders and related conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal dysfunction is frequently observed in patients with movement disorders.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms can manifest before or after the onset of neurological symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the gastrointestinal manifestations associated with various movement disorders.
- To discuss disorders with overlapping gastrointestinal and movement abnormalities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on movement disorders and gastrointestinal dysfunction.
- Analysis of the temporal relationship between gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms.
Main Results:
- A significant association exists between a range of movement disorders and gastrointestinal issues.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in both well-known and less common movement disorders.
- Certain conditions, not primarily classified as movement disorders, present with concurrent GI and motor symptoms.
Conclusions:
- The interplay between the gut and the nervous system is crucial in understanding movement disorders.
- Recognizing gastrointestinal symptoms can aid in the diagnosis and management of movement disorders.
- Further research into the shared pathophysiology of gastrointestinal and movement abnormalities is warranted.
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