Question 1

what doctor do i go see for problems with autonomic nervous system?

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Brain injury?: You mention brain injury..It s such a broad concept; the same goes for autonomic nervous system problems. I would have answered an internal medicine or family practice dr to start an all inclusive workup, but in view of this i assumed you might have a neurologist already taking care of you. Either one is a rational choice. On Clonazepam for..? You may consult the prescriber of this too. Good luck.

Question 2

what type of doctor should i go see for possilbe problem with my autonomic nervous system?

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PCP: In my opinion, you should always go to your primary care physician  first before you decide that the problem was caused by your .....  Your pcp can them decide the necessary referrals to make as he or she may be more qualified to make the diagnosis ie pinpoint the reason for the problem.

Question 3

what is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system? do hormones influence the ans, particularly in women? and, if so, which ones?

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Depends on cause: Autonomic dysfunction has a number of causes, although sometimes the cause is unknown.  If it is caused by diabetes or parkinson's, then treating the underlying disease may help.  Otherwise, you should work with your doctor to alleviate the symptoms, especially the cardiac and blood pressure symptoms.  Hormones can affect the ans, but don't really cause the disorder.

Question 4

what is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)? what is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)? do hormones influence the ans, particularly in women? and, if so, which ones?

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The : The autonomic nervous system (also called the visceral nervous system) affects things like heart rate, respiratory rate, digestion, movement of the intestines, dilation of the pupils, sweating, and other very fundamental bodily functions that do not require (or are often beyond) voluntary control.  Because of this wide range of functions, it is not possible to provide a specific answer to this general question.

Question 5

describe the features of an autonomic nervous system disorder.?

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A broad topic: The autonomic nervous system controlls body functions that occur automatically. This includes heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and sweating among others. Autonomic disorder can be many and varied. An example would be failure of the blood pressure to increase when stading from a lying position causing dizziness or fainting. Another may be a fast resting heart rate. Talk to your doctor for more.

Question 6

can you describe the dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system?

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Almost all organs: Sudden drop blood pressure, impotense, changes in skin colour, incontinence, lack of sweating, changes in heart rate, etc.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: autonomic nervous system?

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Involuntary function: The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system.  It is ‘autonomic’ because it does not require voluntary thought to function.  The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic system manages “fight or flight” responses and the parasympathetic system acts as a counterpart that manages “rest and digest” functions.

Question 8

what happens when your autonomic  nervous system isn't functioning properly? what are the symptoms?

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Read : Autonomic failure is a disorder of noradrenergic neurotransmission in which postganglionic sympathetic neurons do not release norepinephrine appropriately. Subnormal norepinephrine release results in impaired vasoconstriction and reduced intrathoracic vascular volume, both of which contribute to orthostatic hypotension. The absence of an appropriate reflex-induced increase in heart rate as the blo.

Question 9

what role does the autonomic nervous system have in regards to scleroderma?

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Not  a usual associa: it is not a usual association. We see dysautonomia more with lupus thZn scleroderma

Question 10

what are the difference between central nervous system and autonomic nervous system?

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What they control: The central nervous system refers to the brain and the spinal cord.

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that is involved in processes related to heart rate, sweating, blood pressure, and other processes that we don't think about, aka the name "autonomic".  Autonomic nervous system disorders include fainting, fast heart rate, fatigue and sweating disorders.

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What is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system? do hormones influence the ans, particularly in women? and, if so, which ones?

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What is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)? what is the best way to heal a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)? do hormones influence the ans, particularly in women? and, if so, which ones?

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Describe the features of an autonomic nervous system disorder.?

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What is the definition or description of: autonomic nervous system?

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What happens when your autonomic nervous system isn't functioning properly? what are the symptoms?

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