On this episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Parkinson’s Disease & the Gut. Our special guest, Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, a gastroenterologist with expertise in both the research and the clinical care of the GI disorders of Parkinson’s disease spoke about:

- the gastrointestinal symptoms that are common in PD
- potential treatments for the GI symptoms of PD
- the gut microbiome in PD
- the effects of PD medications on the gut

00:48 Introduction of Dr. Ali Keshavarzian.
03:41 Dr. Keshavarzian’s presentation
28:15 Diarrhea in Parkinson’s disease
34:04 How many years does constipation show up before a diagnosis of Parkinson's? How many years may you develop small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) before a diagnosis of Parkinson’s?
40:07 What are your thoughts on the use of probiotics in someone with Parkinson’s?
44:20 Use of prebiotics in someone with Parkinson’s
48:59 Pelvic floor physiotherapy

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