Nonmotor Symptoms in 32 Patients with Parkinson Disease [Evaluación de Síntomas No Motores y Descontrol de Impulsos en Usuarios Con Enfermedad de Parkinson por el Médico en Atención Primaria]

Background: Nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson disease significantly hamper the quality of life of patients and have prognostic significance. Aim: To evaluate the presence of nonmotor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease. Material and Methods: A structured interview was carried out in 32 patients aged 74 ± 9 years (53% men) with Parkinson disease asking specifically for impulse control disorders and dopaminergic dysregulation. The following scales were also applied: Hoehn & Yahr scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Geriatric depression scale, Nonmotor symptom scale and REM sleep scale. Results: A high frequency of nonmotor symptoms was recorded, specially mood, sleep, urinary and gastrointestinal problems and impulse control disorders. Conclusions: Nonmotor symptoms must be actively sought and managed in patients with Parkinson disease. © 2020 Sociedad Medica de Santiago. All rights reserved.