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What Causes Autonomic Dysfunction After Neck Injury?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

Question: can an injury to the neck cause autonomic dysfunction?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

Yes, of course. Cervical injury can result in autonomic dysfunction. It can result in autonomic dysreflexia resulting in excessive sympathetic stimulation.

If you have any specific query related to this, I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (10 hours later)

I suffered a concussion with mild whiplash about 6 months ago. I have had autonomic dysfunction ever since. specifically, urinary frequency, ibs, spasticity of muscles, and mild to moderate postural hypertension.

I have had an MRI of head, spine and CT. all of them were relatively mild in their findings. is there anything I can do about these symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can you please upload your reports?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up.

Of course,I shall try to offer you best advice on my part.However, to have a better idea, I would like to have a review of your MRI Spine report.If possible,please upload the same.

I shall be glad to have you in follow-up with your reports.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj