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Pain in Parkinson’s disease: analysis of 50 cases in a clinic of movement disorders
Silva, Elton Gomes da; Viana, Maura Aparecida; Quagliato, Elizabeth Maria Aparecida Barasnevicius.
  • Silva, Elton Gomes da; State University of Campinas. Medical Science School. Department of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Viana, Maura Aparecida; State University of Campinas. Medical Science School. Department of Neurology. Movement Disorders Unit. São Paulo. BR
  • Quagliato, Elizabeth Maria Aparecida Barasnevicius; State University of Campinas. Medical Science School. Department of Neurology. Movement Disorders Unit. São Paulo. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 66(1): 26-29, mar. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-479644
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Pain is a common symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD), and is often related to the illness itself.

OBJECTIVE:

To prospectively establish the ocurrence of pain in PD patients.

METHOD:

This study was conducted within a population composed of 50 patients with PD to evaluate the presence of pain.

RESULTS:

Twenty-eight patients reported pain; comparing the group with pain and the group without pain, there were no differences related to the beginning of the illness and the motor symptoms of PD. However, many patients related an improvement of pain when antiparkinsonian therapy was initiated or adjusted.

CONCLUSION:

The use of techniques for analgesia and the adjustment of PD medication contribute to improve the manifestations of pain and the life quality of patients with PD.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

Dor é um sintoma comum na doença de Parkinson (DP) e, às vezes, está relacionada à própria patologia de base.

OBJETIVOS:

Estabelecer prospectivamente a ocorrência de dor em pacientes com DP.

MÉTODO:

Foram avaliados consecutivamente 50 pacientes com DP, para comparação entre os que referiam e os que negavam quadro álgico.

RESULTADOS:

Entre os entrevistados, 28 referiam episódios dolorosos, não havendo diferenças quanto ao início da doença e os sintomas motores da DP, na comparação entre os dois grupos. Porém, muitos pacientes referiam melhora da dor com a introdução ou ajuste da terapia antiparkinsoniana.

CONCLUSÃO:

O uso de analgesia e ajuste da terapia para a DP ajudam na melhora do quadro álgico e na qualidade de vida dos pacientes.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pain / Parkinson Disease Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: State University of Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pain / Parkinson Disease Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: State University of Campinas/BR