Organs Affected by Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects the brain and can cause complications in the organs of the urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract. This disorder causes imbalances in a brain chemical and problems with everyday movements and functions.

Brain

• Parkinson’s disease patients develop low levels of dopamine in the brain due to the impairment and death of brain cells that produce this brain chemical, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Symptoms of Brain Effects

• Parkinson’s disease causes malfunctions in the brain’s ability to generate proper muscle movements and can cause slowness, tremors and reduced abilities to blink or change facial expressions. This disease can cause difficulties in speaking and dementia.

Complications of Brain Effects

• The damaging effect of Parkinson’s disease on the brain can cause patients to develop depression or sleep problems.

Urinary Tract Complications

• People with Parkinson’s disease can develop urinary retention or incontinence due to impaired functioning of organs in the urinary tract such as the kidneys or the bladder.

Gastrointestinal Tract Complications

• Parkinson’s disease sufferers can become constipated due to slowed functioning and movement in the colon.