What Is Autonomic Peripheral Neuropathy With Sudomotor Dysfunction?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: was just told I don't have POTS, which I've been being treated for for 19 months. Dr. said my tilt table test was not consistent with POTS because BP dropped and HR increased simultaneously.That I probably have Autonomic Peripheral Neuropathies with sudomotor dysfunction, can you describe what it is, I'm not finding anything on it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Damage of involuntary nerves.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Autonomic neuropathy is a condition where the nerves that control involuntary bodily functions ( blood pressure, temperature control, sweating, digestion, bowel and bladder function ) are damaged.

Most common condition that may cause autonomic neuropathy is diabetes, other possible conditions include infections and use of certain drugs.

The main treatment about autonomic neuropathy consists on correct treatment of the underlying cause (diabetes for example).

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (14 hours later)

Thank you for your answer. Not real helpful to me but could be for others. Mine was caused by an accident but I'm sure having EDS, raynouds and sjorgons syndrome, doesn't help me symptom wise

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is true, autoimmune diseases may be the culprit.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Those mentioned before are the most common causes of autonomic neuropathy, autoimmune diseases could be the cause as well since you saying that you suffer from Sjögren's etc.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina