Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome May Be Early Warning Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease

A woman clasps her stomach. Constipation and irritable bowel syndrome may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research. (Sora Shimazaki via Pexels)

Constipation and irritable bowel syndrome may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.

Constipation was associated with a more than doubling in the risk of developing the neurological condition in the five years preceding diagnosis, say scientists.