Abstract
Five patients with Parkinson's disease, when first seen, manifested an abnormal increase in appetite. This bulimia decreased concomitantly with clinical improvement in the parkinsonism during treatment with L‐dopa plus a decarboxylase inhibitor. A possible role of dopamine in the central control of appetite is discussed. Abnormally increased appetite (bulimia) is proposed as a new autonomic sign in Parkinson's disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 277-278 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1977 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology