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Dysautonomia

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for important functions that we hardly think about, such as control of blood pressure and heart rate. When the autonomic nervous system malfunctions, we can feel lightheaded, anxious, and in extreme cases may need to be hospitalized. Learn more about dysautonomia: what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and how it can be treated.

Dysautonomia
The autonomic nervous system controls vital functions like blood pressure, heart rate and more. So what happens when the autonomic nervous system goes wrong?

The Autonomic Nervous System

Dysautonomia: a family of misunderstood disorders
An introduction to disorders of the autonomic nervous system.

Measuring Dysautonomia
Problems with the autonomic nervous system can lead to several complaints including dizziness, cold insensitivity, nausea and more. There are many different tests that explore dysautonomia.

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