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Dysautonomia symptoms & treatment
Understanding Dysautonomia
I have personally helped hundreds of people with dysautonomia. Many people who go from doctor to doctor trying to find what is causing their neurological problems and have been given anti-anxiety or antidepressant medications to no avail.
So what is dysautonomia?
According to the organization, Dysautonomia International, dysautonomia describes several medical conditions causing a malfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System. This part of the nervous system is what controls the body functions our bodies do without us thinking about it. This can include heart rate, blood pressure, pupils, kidney function, etc.
Because this condition affects your brain’s ability to automatically perform tasks, you might see symptoms from any organ or system that you do not consciously need to regulate. The problem is in your brain but shows symptoms in your organs and systems, including your:
Heart
Blood vessels
Kidneys
Spleen
Skin
Stomach
Bladder
Pancreas
Lungs
Gallbladder
Small and/or large intestines
Eyes
Immune system
Since the symptoms are caused by neurological issues but expressed in other symptoms, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose dysautonomia as the cause.
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Symptoms of Dysautonomia
While there are many possible symptoms of dysautonomia, the most common symptoms include:
- Rapid heart rate
- Orthostatic hypertension (sudden rise in blood pressure when standing)
- Anxiety
- Temperature regulation
- Shortness of breath
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Dizziness
- Migraines
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