Autonomic neuropathy
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Autonomic neuropathy
Classification and external resources
Classification and external resources
Autonomic neuropathy (also called visceral neuropathy) is a disease of the non-voluntary, non-sensory nervous system (i.e. the Autonomic 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.
Most commonly autonomic neuropathy is seen in persons with long-standing diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2.
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[edit] Common symptoms and signs (in combination or alone)
urinary bladder
gastrointestinal tract
dysphagia abdominal pain nausea vomiting malabsorption fecal incontinence gastroparesis diarrhea constipation
cardiovascular system
disturbances of heart rate (tachycardia and/or bradycardia) orthostatic hypotension inadequate increase of heart rate on exertion
other
erectile dysfunction hypoglycemia unawareness
[edit] Notable sufferers of Autonomic neuropathy syndrome
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse Autonomic dysfunction assessment using the ANSiscope Recognizing and treating diabetic autonomic neuropathy
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