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Frequently Asked Questions
Constipation
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Aug 14 2008
Q:Cancer of the rectum and/or bowels runs in my family. Will my severe PD constipation put me more at risk to develop these cancers? Is there anything I can do to better my odds of not contracting this type of cancer when my constipation is so regular and severe? (LL)Show Answer
Aug 14 2008
Q:My mother has the disease and has chronic constipation and now is losing control of her bladder. She has had PD since 1995. Is this just part of it? She wants to have surgery for the bladder and they keep scoping her colon because of the constipation. Please tell me if this is just part of it or not. (YD)Show Answer
Aug 12 2008
Q:My wife has Parkinson's disease and she is having trouble controlling her bowel movements. She also has painful bowel movement attacks during the day, but not at night. What can be done to help her? (LL)Show Answer
