Treatment of dysautonomia in extrapyramidal disorders

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Contributors

  • Tjalf Ziemssen - , Department of Neurology (Author)
  • Gerd Fuchs - , Parkinson Clinic (Author)
  • Wolfgang Greulich - , Witten/Herdecke University (Author)
  • Heinz Reichmann - , Department of Neurology (Author)
  • Michael Schwarz - , Neurological Clinic (Author)
  • Birgit Herting - , TUD Dresden University of Technology, Diakonie Hospital (Author)

Abstract

Although extrapyramidal diseases are commonly thought to solely affect the (extrapyramidal) motor system, non-motor symptoms such as behavioural abnormalities, dysautonomia, sleep disturbances and sensory dysfunctions are also frequently observed. Autonomic dysfunction is an important clinical component of extrapyramidal disease, but it is often not formally assessed, and thus frequently misdiagnosed. Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction can impact more on quality of life than motor symptoms. Appropriate symptom-oriented diagnosis and symptomatic treatment as part of an interdisciplinary approach can greatly benefit the patient. This review elaborates a limited overview on the treatment of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urogenital and sudomotor autonomic dysfunction in various extrapyramidal syndromes.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S339-S345
JournalJournal of neurology
Volume258
Issue numberSuppl 2
Publication statusPublished - May 2011
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 21560066

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

Keywords

  • Autonomic dysfunction, Dysautonomia, Extrapyramidal disease, Multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease, Treatment