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Does parkinson's disease eventually lead to lack appetite, due to inability to swallow food?
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Late stages: The late stages of Parkinson's disease may lead to difficulty coordinating a swallow and an inability to safely swallow food.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Yes, but complicated: First off, slowed gut parastalsis can reduce appetite (loss of sense of smell & thereby taste contributes too) , cause early satiety (filling quickly), constipation & leave the person feeling gassy & bloated. This causes a cycle of poor appetite & weight loss. In advanced disease, people can also develop dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) & may cough, choke, or even aspirate (food in windpipe).
Answered 3/14/2014
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