[Podcast] Urinary Dysfunction and Parkinson’s

Urinary Dysfunction and Parkinson’s episode summary

In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathur, a urologist with specialized knowledge of Parkinson’s, explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of urinary dysfunction in people with Parkinson’s.

Topics we discuss include:

• What is urinary dysfunction (UD)?
• UD can be a precursor to a Parkinson’s diagnosis
• How does urinary dysfunction affect a person with Parkinson’s quality of life?
• When should you seek treatment?
• UD is more prevalent in later-onset Parkinson’s
• Non-pharmacological and surgical treatments
• Does DBS increase symptoms of UD?
• Carbidopa/Levodopa’s effect on UD
• Pharmacological treatments
• Catheterization
• Prostate symptoms versus Parkinson’s symptoms
• When will non-pharmacological treatments show results?

and more! We hope you enjoy!

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