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I have autoimmune disease & frequent dizzy spells.my md suspects autonomic deficiency. i've noticed i often have diarrhea following a bad dizzy spell? why?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Part of process: Dysautonomia affects the neurologic system including neurologic function of the intestines. Thus diarrhea can be part of it.

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Answered 8/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have autoimmune disease & frequent dizzy spells.my md suspects autonomic deficiency. i've noticed i often have diarrhea following a bad dizzy spell? why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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