Description of the Disease
Dysautonomia, or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, is a disorder related to the malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It controls the automatic functions of the body, such as breathing, digestion, circulation, and more.
Classification
- Hyper-syndrome - associated with excessive activity of the sympathetic nervous system;
- Hypo-syndrome - associated with insufficient activity of the sympathetic nervous system;
- Mixed syndrome - a combination of excessive and insufficient activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
Symptoms
Symptoms of DVS syndrome may include dizziness, weakness, changes in blood pressure, heart palpitations, flushing, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, and others.
Causes
The causes of DVS syndrome can be diverse, including stress, psychological problems, disorders in the central nervous system, hormonal changes, and other factors.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves examination by a neurologist, neurophysiological tests, blood tests, and other studies.
Treatment
Treatment of DVS syndrome may include medication, physiotherapy, physical exercises, psychotherapy, and other methods aimed at restoring the function of the autonomic nervous system.
Prevention
Prevention includes stress management, a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, regular physical exercise, and more.
Physician
Treatment of DVS syndrome may be conducted by a neurologist, and if necessary - by a cardiologist, rheumatologist, and other specialists.
Note: This material is provided solely for informational purposes and is not medical advice.