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(Created page with "=== Clinic === * '''AN''' or '''AAN''' is a form of polyneuropathy that affects Autonomic nervous system * It is a series of entities * Most common cause is diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2. * In most—but not all—cases, autonomic neuropathy occurs alongside other forms of neuropathy, such as sensory neuropathy. * Autonomic neuropathy is one cause of malfunction of the autonomic nervous system referred to as dysautonomia, but not the only one; === Signs and symptom...")
 
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=== Clinic ===
=== Clinic ===


* '''AN''' or '''AAN''' is a form of polyneuropathy that affects Autonomic nervous system
* '''AN''' or '''AAN''' is a form of [[polyneuropathy]] that affects [[Autonomic Nervous System|Autonomic nervous system]]
* It is a series of entities  
* It is a series of entities, most common caused by [[Type 1 DM|diabetes mellitus type 1]] and [[Type 2 DM|2]].  
* Most common cause is diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2.  
* AN occurs usually alongside other forms of neuropathy, such as [[sensory neuropathy]].
* In most—but not all—cases, autonomic neuropathy occurs alongside other forms of neuropathy, such as sensory neuropathy.
* It is one of dysautonomia causes
* Autonomic neuropathy is one cause of malfunction of the autonomic nervous system referred to as dysautonomia, but not the only one;
* [[Autoimmune peripheral neuropathies]]
=== Types ===


=== Signs and symptoms ===
==== Urinary bladder conditions ====
[[Neurogenic bladder]] is a broad term used to describe this dysfunction.
* [[Urinary incontinence]]
* [[Urinary retention]] 


* Urinary bladder conditions:
==== Gastrointestinal tract ====
** [[Urinary incontinence]]
* [[Dysphagia]]
** Urinary retention which happens due to the uncoordinated contraction of the bladder.
* Abdominal pain
** [[Neurogenic bladder]] is a broad term used to describe this dysfunction.
* Nausea, vomiting
* Gastrointestinal tract:
* Malabsorption
** [[Dysphagia]]
* Fecal incontinence
** Abdominal pain
* [[Gastroparesis miasms|Gastroparesis]]
** Nausea, vomiting  
* Diarrhea
** Malabsorption
* [[Constipation]]
** Fecal incontinence
 
** [[Gastroparesis miasms|Gastroparesis]]
 
** Diarrhea, constipation
==== Cardiovascular system ====
* Cardiovascular system:
* Tachycardia, Bradycardia
** Tachycardia, Bradycardia
* [[Syncope|Orthostatic hypotension]]
** [[Syncope|Orthostatic hypotension]]
* Inadequate increase of heart rate on exertion
** Inadequate increase of heart rate on exertion
 
* Respiratory system:
 
** Central sleep apnea
==== Respiratory system ====
** Hypopnea
* [[Central sleep apnea]]
** Bradypnea
* Hypopnea
* Nervous system:
* Bradypnea
** Pupillary defect
 
** Exaggerated hippus
 
** Dizziness or lightheadedness.
==== Nervous system ====
* Other areas:
* Pupillary defect
** Hypoglycemia unawareness
* Exaggerated hippus
** Genital impotence
* Dizziness or lightheadedness.
** Sweat disturbances
 
** Sicca (dryness).
 
* Absence of signs of cerebellar dysfunction or parkinsonian symptoms as the presence of either would indicate the more serious disease of multiple system atrophy.
==== Other areas ====
* Hypoglycemia unawareness
* [[Impotence|Genital impotence]]
* Sweat disturbances


=== Causes ===
=== Causes ===
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** Multiple sclerosis
** Multiple sclerosis
* Autoimmune diseases
* Autoimmune diseases
** Sjögren syndrome
** [[Sjogren's syndrome|Sjögren syndrome]] / [[Sjogren's syndrome|Sicca]] 
** Systemic lupus erythematosus
** Systemic lupus erythematosus
** Rheumatoid arthritis
** Rheumatoid arthritis
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** Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy
** Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy
* Certain infectious diseases:  
* Certain infectious diseases:  
** Botulism
** [[LBB, Lyme Borreliosis Bacterium|Lyme disease]]
** Lyme disease  
** [[HIV, Human immunodeficiency virus|HIV]]
** HIV
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* Nerves injury
* Nerves injury
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* Paraneoplastic syndrome
* Paraneoplastic syndrome
* Certain hereditary disorders
* Certain hereditary disorders
* Botulism
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Revision as of 22:18, 22 May 2023

Clinic

Types

Urinary bladder conditions

Neurogenic bladder is a broad term used to describe this dysfunction.

Gastrointestinal tract


Cardiovascular system


Respiratory system


Nervous system

  • Pupillary defect
  • Exaggerated hippus
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness.


Other areas

Causes

Dynamic Static
  • Diabetes
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Parkinson's Plus diseases including
    • Multiple system atrophy
    • Lewy body dementia
    • Multiple sclerosis
  • Autoimmune diseases
    • Sjögren syndrome / Sicca
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Celiac disease
    • Guillain–Barré syndrome
    • Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy
  • Certain infectious diseases:
  • Nerves injury
  • certain medications (Chemotherapy)
  • Amyloidosis
  • Paraneoplastic syndrome
  • Certain hereditary disorders
  • Botulism
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