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Reducing Constipation in Parkinson’s, Step by Step

A 3-month walking program was associated with improved constipation symptoms and lower Parkinson’s disease severity scores in a small uncontrolled pre–post study

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A study involving 16 Parkinson’s disease patients found that increasing daily walking by 3,000 steps significantly reduced constipation symptoms and overall disease severity over a 6-month period. After a 3-month walking intervention, patients showed improvement in constipation scores and overall disease ratings, with effects sustained at 3 months post-intervention. Correlation analyses hinted that higher step counts correlated with greater symptom relief, implying that walking could be an effective self-management strategy for gastrointestinal issues in Parkinson's disease, although further research is necessary due to the study's small size.

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Reducing Constipation in Parkinson’s, Step by Step

  • by Henry Thomas

  • March 30, 2026

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