Autonomic Neuropathy
What is it?
Autonomic neuropathy refers to damage to the autonomic nervous system, which controls everyday body functions such as:
- Heart rate
- Perspiration
- Blood pressure
- Digestion
Autonomic neuropathy is not a single condition.
It is the inability to carry information between the brain and the spinal cord. The information is then carried to the heart, blood vessels, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, and pupils.
It is the inability to carry information between the brain and the spinal cord. The information is then carried to the heart, blood vessels, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, and pupils.
Symptoms of Autonomic Neuropathy
General symptoms of this condition may include:
General symptoms of this condition may include:
- Inability to sweat properly, leading to heat intolerance, inability to regulate body temperature
- Loss of bladder control, leading to infection or incontinence
- Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting because of a loss of control over blood pressure
- Diarrhoea, constipation, or incontinence related to nerve damage in the intestines or digestive tract
- Difficulty eating or swallowing
- Life-threatening symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or irregular heartbeat