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Prolonged poor gut health, constipation and nausea may signal Parkinson's

Updated On: 08 September, 2024 07:28 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

The study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, found that a history of damage to the lining of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract has a 76 per cent higher chance of developing Parkinson's

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People suffering from poor gut health with constipation and nausea for a long period may signal the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study that shows the neurological disorder may begin in the gut and not the brain. 

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It affects an estimated 8.5 million people worldwide; and is majorly characterised by tremors, stiffness, and loss of balance.

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