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I am 54 years old and a male with family history of Heart disease, I have recently had a stress test and a echocardiogram. My Dr s nurse called and told me I show mild resting dystopia dysfunction grade 2. I am scheduled to see my physician in a week but my wife will have questions to which I don t have answers Can men s and excercise help with this?
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There is at present no cure for primary dysautonomias. However, the symptoms of secondary dysautonomias often improve when the initial condition is treated. Treatment aims to reduce symptoms enough that the individual can start a program to physically condition and strengthen their body. This can help them balance the effects of the autonomic nervous system when it is not working as it should. The treatment plan will depend on the type and the specific details of each person's combination of symptoms. Treatment must be individualized but often involves physical therapy, exercise therapy, and counseling to help a person with dysautonomia cope with the lifestyle changes that accompany the condition. A range of doctors can be involved with treatment, including cardiologists, or heart specialists, and neurologists, or doctors that specialize in conditions of the nervous system. Medication will be used to reduce some of the symptoms, and the prescribed course may change over time to accommodate any physical changes experienced by the patient. It can take an extended period for a patient to feel the effects of medication. It is also advised that people with the condition drink 2 to 4 liters of water per day, and increase their daily intake of salt to between 4 and 5 grams. Caffeine and drinks that are high in sugar are best avoided.
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How Can Dysautonomia Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is at present no cure for primary dysautonomias. However, the symptoms of secondary dysautonomias often improve when the initial condition is treated. Treatment aims to reduce symptoms enough that the individual can start a program to physically condition and strengthen their body. This can help them balance the effects of the autonomic nervous system when it is not working as it should. The treatment plan will depend on the type and the specific details of each person s combination of symptoms. Treatment must be individualized but often involves physical therapy, exercise therapy, and counseling to help a person with dysautonomia cope with the lifestyle changes that accompany the condition. A range of doctors can be involved with treatment, including cardiologists, or heart specialists, and neurologists, or doctors that specialize in conditions of the nervous system. Medication will be used to reduce some of the symptoms, and the prescribed course may change over time to accommodate any physical changes experienced by the patient. It can take an extended period for a patient to feel the effects of medication. It is also advised that people with the condition drink 2 to 4 liters of water per day, and increase their daily intake of salt to between 4 and 5 grams. Caffeine and drinks that are high in sugar are best avoided. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.