Association between motor symptom severity and urinary dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Urinary dysfunction is a common non-motor symptom in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and is often associated with greater motor disability and reduced quality of life. Despite its clinical relevance, the association between motor symptom severity and urinary dysfunction remains poorly understood. This study aimed to elucidate this relationship using validated clinical questionnaires to assess urinary symptoms.

Methods

We conducted a single-center, retrospective cross-sectional study including 223 patients with PD who visited a university hospital between September 2023 and February 2024. Urinary dysfunction was evaluated using the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), comprising the symptom (IPSS-symptom

SUBMITTER: Lee JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12740936 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature