Dysautonomiaincludes medical conditions characterized by a dysfunction of theautonomic nervous system.
There is a rarefamilial bang out of dysautonomiaas well.
Finding an effective treatment can also be challenging.
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For example:
These conditions are more common than dysautonomia.
Sometimes, having more than one effect of a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system leads to a diagnosis of dysautonomia.
If you think you may have dysautonomia, discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.
Dietary Supplements:Supplements have not been shown to help prevent or reduce symptoms of dysautonomia.
Drug Therapies
Pharmaceutical treatment is sometimes prescribed for treating dysautonomia and associated symptoms.
There is some evidence that they might help to “re-balance” the autonomic nervous systems in some patients.
Research is progressing to define the precise causes and mechanisms of these conditions and to devise effective treatments.
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