User:Mr. Ibrahem/Autonomic dysfunction
| Mr. Ibrahem/Autonomic dysfunction | |
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| Other names | Dysautonomia, autonomic nervous system disorders, autonomic disorders |
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| The autonomic nervous system | |
| Specialty | Neurology |
| Symptoms | Lightheadedness with standing, dilated and poorly reactive pupils, rapid heart rate, alterations in sweating, urinary problems[1][2] |
| Causes | Vasovagal syncope, Parkinson's disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, alcoholism, multiple system atrophy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, amyloidosis, familial dysautonomia, hyperhidrosis, autonomic dysreflexia, complex regional pain syndrome, certain medications[1][2][3] |
| Diagnostic method | Based on blood pressure, heart rate, and sweat testing[4] |
| Treatment | Symptomatic, underlying cause[1] |
| Frequency | Relatively common[2] |
Autonomic dysfunction is a condition in which the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not work properly.[1] Symptoms may include lightheadedness with standing, dilated and poorly reactive pupils, rapid heart rate, alterations in sweating, erectile dysfunction, and urinary problems.[1][2] Depending on the underlying cause symptoms may worsen over time or resolve.[4]
Causes may include vasovagal syncope, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, alcoholism, multiple system atrophy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, multiple sclerosis, amyloidosis, familial dysautonomia, hyperhidrosis, autonomic dysreflexia, complex regional pain syndrome, and certain medications.[1][2][3] Diagnosis may be based on variation in blood pressure and heart rate between lying down and standing and tests of sweating.[4]
Generally there is no specific cure.[1] Treatment may involved addressing the underlying cause and measures to improve symptoms.[1] Low blood pressure with standing may be improved with compression stockings and a high salt diet.[4] If the bladder does not contract a urinary catheter may be required.[4] Outcomes depend on the underlying cause.[1] It occurs relatively commonly.[2] The problem become more frequent with age.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Dysautonomia Information Page". www.ninds.nih.gov. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Sánchez-Manso, JC; Muppidi, V; Varacallo, M (January 2021). "Autonomic Dysfunction". PMID 28613638.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b "Dysautonomia | Autonomic Nervous System Disorders | MedlinePlus". NIH. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System - Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders". Merck Manuals Consumer Version. Retrieved 10 March 2021.