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Review
. 2009 Feb;15(2):81-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2007.10.016. Epub 2008 May 12.

Urinary dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a review

Helen Blackett  1 , Richard Walker, Brian Wood
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Urinary dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a review

Helen Blackett et al. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Feb.

Abstract

Urinary dysfunction, primarily in the form of detrusor overactivity, is highly prevalent amongst individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD). There has been increasing realisation of the importance of this and other non-motor features of the condition. The presentation of, pathophysiology behind and management options for bladder dysfunction in IPD are discussed.

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