Autonomic Neuropathy
Definition
Autonomic neuropathy is a group of symptoms that occur when there is damage to nerves that regulate blood pressure, heart rate, bowel and bladder emptying, digestion, and other body functions.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on the nerve(s) affected. They usually develop gradually over years.
Symptoms may include:
Digestive tract
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Feeling full after only a few bites (early satiety)
* Nausea after eating
* Swollen abdomen
* Unintentional loss of more than 5% of body weight
* Vomiting of undigested food
Heart
* Blood pressure changes with position
* Dizziness that occurs when standing up
Urinary tract
* Difficulty beginning to urinate
* Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
* Urinary incontinence (overflow incontinence)
Other symptoms
* Abnormal sweating
* Fainting
* Heat intolerance, induced by exercise
* Male impotence
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