Autonomic neuropathy

Clinic

• AN or AAN is a form of polyneuropathy that affects Autonomic nervous system
• It is a series of entities, most common caused by diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2.
• AN occurs usually alongside other forms of neuropathy such as sensory neuropathy.
• It is one of dysautonomia causes
• Autoimmune peripheral neuropathies

Types

• GenitoUrinary tract:
  • Neurogenic bladder is a broad term used to describe this dysfunction. (Urinary incontinence, Urinary retention)
  • Genital impotence

• Gastrointestinal tract
  • Gastroparesis
    • Dysphagia
    • Abdominal pain
    • Nausea, vomiting
    • Malabsorption
    • Fecal incontinence
    • Diarrhea
    • Constipation

• Cardiovascular system
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • POTS: Tachycardia, Bradycardia

• Respiratory system
  • Central sleep apnea
  • Hypopnea
  • Bradypnea

• Nervous system
  • Pupillary defect
  • Exaggerated hippus
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Other areas
  • Hypoglycemia unawareness
  • Sweat disturbances

Causes

Dynamic			Static
Autoimmune diseases	Infection	Neurological disease
Sjögren syndrome / Sicca SLE Rheumatoid arthritis Celiac disease Guillain–Barré syndrome Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy Diabetes	Lyme disease HIV	Parkinson's disease Parkinson's Plus diseases including Multiple system atrophy Lewy body dementia Multiple sclerosis	Nerves injury Chemotherapy Amyloidosis Paraneoplastic syndrome Certain hereditary disorders Botulism