Abstract
The motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD), bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity and postural instability are well recognised. However, there is an ever increasing awareness that there are also many non-motor phenomena associated with PD. In this review, we aim to explore impulse control disorders (ICDs) in PD, outlining their aetiology and clinical features and providing an overview of their diagnosis and management. ICDs in PD (compulsive gambling, punding, hypersexuality, walkabout and the dopamine dysregulation syndrome) appear to be intricately linked to dopamine therapy and the mesolimbic system. They can be challenging to manage and may have devastating consequences for patients and their families. © 2011 Rila Publications Ltd.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 21-24 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | CME Journal Geriatric Medicine |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Apr 2011 |