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Dysautonomia: Introduction

Dysautonomia: Dysautonomia refers to a disorder of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Most physicians view dysautonomia in terms of failure of the ... more about Dysautonomia.

Dysautonomia: Disorder of the autonomic nervous system. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dysautonomia is available below.

Symptoms of Dysautonomia

• Symptoms of generalized dysautonomia
  • Impotence
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Hypertension
  • Rapid pulse rate
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 6 symptoms of Dysautonomia

Treatments for Dysautonomia

• Symptomatic and supportive
• Treat underlying condition
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Dysautonomia?

• Misdiagnosis of Dysautonomia
• Failure to diagnose Dysautonomia
• Hidden causes of Dysautonomia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Dysautonomia

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Types of Dysautonomia

• Local dysautonomia
• General dysautonomia
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Autonomic neuropathy
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Causes of Dysautonomia

• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Alcoholism
• Multiple system atrophy
• Familial dysautonomia
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See full list of 6 causes of Dysautonomia

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Disease Topics Related To Dysautonomia

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Dysautonomia: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Dysautonomia

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Dysautonomia: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Prognosis for Dysautonomia

Prognosis for Dysautonomia: The outlook for patients with dysautonomia depends on the particular diagnostic category. Patients with chronic, progressive, generalized dysautonomia in the setting of central nervous system degeneration have a generally poor long-term prognosis. Death can occur from pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, or sudden cardiopulmonary arrest in such patients. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Dysautonomia Information Page: NINDS)

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Research about Dysautonomia

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Clinical Trials for Dysautonomia

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Dysautonomia include:

• Neurotropin to Treat Chronic Neuropathic Pain - reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Prophylactic Administration of Vitamin C in Wrist Fractures - reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lenalidomide in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 - reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Positron Emission Tomography to Measure Pain and Pain Control - reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• A Multicenter, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Preliminary Safety and Efficacy of CC-5013 in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• more trials...»

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Dysautonomia: Broader Related Topics

• Autonomic nerve disorders
• Nervous system conditions
• more types...»

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Article Excerpts about Dysautonomia

Dysautonomia refers to a disorder of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Most physicians view dysautonomia in terms of failure of the sympathetic or parasympathetic components of the ANS, but dysautonomia involving excessive ANS activities also can occur. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Dysautonomia Information Page: NINDS)

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