Dysautomomia is a type of neuropathy that affects nerves carrying information from the brain and spinal cord to the heart, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, blood vessels and pupils
Cause(s) :
Symptoms :
Excessive Fatigue
Polydipsia (excess thirst)
Constipation, nausea, acid reflux
Lightheadedness, dizziness
Fluctuations in heart rate
Shortness of breath with heavy physical activity
Distension of abdomen
Abnormal dilation of pupils, causing blurred vision
Urinary incontinence
Distension of the abdomen
Fluctuation in blood pressure
Erectile dysfunction in men and Vaginal dryness in women
Sweating may either be heavy or lack of sweating
Diagnosis and Tests : Nervous system dysfunction tests like:
Valsalva maneuver
Tilt table test
Gastric emptying tests
Thermoregulatory sweat test
Urodynamic testing
Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test
Evaluation of peripheral neuropathies, orthostatic intolerance
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