Electronic Resource
Springer
Urological research
4 (1976), S. 133-138
ISSN:
1434-0879
Keywords:
Parkinsonism
;
Neurogenic bladder
;
L-Dopa
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In a group of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease, beside neurogenic bladder dysfunction, we have also found dysfunction affecting the external sphincter musculature. Treatment with L-Dopa probably improves the urethral symptoms by providing a relaxing effect on the urethral closure pressure together with better coordination of the pelvic floor and external sphincter Mechanism during micturition. The effect was parallel to the improvement in Parkinsonion symptoms. Experimental studies demonstrate the ability of L-Dopa to reduce urethral closure pressure and this effect was related to a central effect on the skeletal musculature.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00257170
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