Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. It’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of the brain. These nerve cells are used to help send messages between the brain and the nervous system. Parkinson’s disease symptoms tend to develop gradually, and only appear as mild at first. A common sign of Parkinson’s disease is constipation, it’s been revealed.
People with Parkinson's may be more likely to experience problems with their bowels
European Parkinson’s Disease Association
Having particularly hard stools could be a sign of constipation, and therefore Parkinson’s disease, according to the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA).
You may feel the need to strain when trying to pass your stool, or there may be a slight pain, it added.
While constipation is unlikely to be caused by anything too serious, it may be caused by Parkinson’s disease.
“People with Parkinson's may be more likely to experience problems with their bowels [the small and large intestines] than the general population,” said EPDA.
“If you are constipated you may have stools [faeces] that are hard and difficult to pass, excessive straining when trying to pass stools, or pain when passing stools.
“Bowel problems can occur in anyone, but some problems, especially reduced bowel movement or
