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Disorder of Autonomic Nervous System
Disorder of Autonomic Nervous System
by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023
Additional names
This group contains additional names: - Autonomic neuropathy - Dysautonomia
General
Autonomic neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves which participate in involuntary body functions. These functions include blood pressure, digestion, bladder function and sexual function. The most common cause for autonomic neuropathy is diabetes but other causes may include medications, autoimmune disease, and infections.
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Signs & symptoms
Symptoms include dizziness, fainting, difficulty starting urination, incontinence, difficulty sensing full bladder, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation problems, vaginal dryness, low libido, early satiety, diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal bloating, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, hypoglycemia, excessive sweating or too little sweating, difficulty adjusting to light at night, and exercise intolerance.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include autonomic function tests, tilt-table test, gastric emptying tests, sweat tests, bladder function tests and pelvic ultrasound.
Treatment
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include treating the underlying disease, and managing the symptoms. For example, digestive symptoms treatment include diet changes, medications that help gastric emptying, medications to ease constipation and diarrhea.
Note
☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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