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Dysautonomia is a condition where there is malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which controls things like blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Symptoms

Slow heart rate
Spinning sensation
Constipation
Vomiting
Dizziness
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Tests

Tilt table test
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Gastric emptying study
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Risk factors

Personal

Prolonged bed rest

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What exactly is dysautonomia?

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What are some common symptoms of dysautonomia?

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In what ways can massage help with dysautonomia?

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Can you tell me about dysautonomia and how to cope?

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What is the definition or description of: Dysautonomia?

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Why is it not dangerous to have hr in 40 because of dysautonomia? Or is it?

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Do you have any recommendations for someone newly diagnosed with dysautonomia?

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Does dysautonomia typically present with all symptoms? For example, can it be normal at one moment, but not at another?

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Is dysautonomia a fatal condition?

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Where can I find a dysautonomia specialist?

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What is the general long term prognosis for pure autonomc failure (dysautonomia)?

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How can I raise my haematocrit from 0.448 to 0.48? Got dysautonomia so more oxygen capacity the better.

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Any new research on Dysautonomia or POTS being reversed/healed? I've read several hopeful articles but little to no followup studies. Thank you.

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Dr. suspects dysautonomia. Could this help explain why I can't stop holding my breath? I usually don't even realize I'm doing it until vision fades...

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I am dealing with ctd, dysautonomia and ft job. My coworkers think that I should work late hours more than my peers because they have kids and i don't. I spent saturdayin bed, recovering. They know about my condition but they say I have no kids. What shou

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What is the correlation between dysautonomia and the vagus nerve?

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Can I still have dysautonomia if my QSART and breathing test were normal?

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What is dysautonomia ? what can cause it? does it affect motor skills and balance?

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Could .1mg of fludrocortisone cause high cortisol on its own? On it for dysautonomia

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Why is it not dangerous for heart if u have aome sort of dysautonomia? If hr goes to 40 ?

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