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Autonomic neuropathy is a disease of the non-voluntary, non-sensory nervous system affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, and the genital organs. These nerves are not under a person's conscious control and function automatically. They do not run through the spinal cord. Also called visceral neuropathy. Most commonly autonomic neuropathy is seen in persons with long-standing diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2. ...
... Autonomic neuropathy is a group of symptoms that occur when there is damage to nerves that regulate blood pressure, heart rate, bowel and bladder emptying, digestion, and other body functions. ...
Autonomic neuropathy (also called visceral neuropathy) is a disease of the ...
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Autonomic neuropathy Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy depend on which parts of your autonomic nervous system are most affected. They may include: A drop in blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), w...
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Causes ... Your nervous system is made up of two parts. The core is your central nervous system — your brain and spinal cord. The rest of your nervous system, branching off from your spinal cord to the res...
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Prevention
... Taking good care of your health in general and managing any medical condition that puts you at risk of autonomic neuropathy is the best prevention. Unfortunately, however, there''s no way to prevent d...
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Complications
... The possible complications of autonomic neuropathy are many. They may include: Injuries from falls caused by lowered blood pressure when you stand Mental and physical fatigue due to low blood pressure...
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Treatment ... Treatment for autonomic neuropathy depends on the underlying cause and the particular signs and symptoms you''re experiencing. For example, if the underlying cause is diabetes, you need to control you...
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Autonomic neuropathy Support1 of 1
Coping skills
... Living with a chronic illness or disability presents daily challenges. Some of these suggestions may make it easier for you to cope: Set priorities. Decide which tasks you need to do on a given day, s...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- Assessment of cardiovascular effects in diabetic autonomic neuropathy and prognostic implication (Google Health)
- Autonomic Neuropathy (MayoClinic)

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