Any neuropathic process that has predominant effects on the autonomic nervous system
Process targets small unmyelinated or lightly myelinated peripheral nerves.
Most of the time, it is...
Orthostatic light-headedness or syncope
Early satiety
Nausea, postprandial vomiting
Hyperhidrosis or anhidrosis
Gustatory (with meals) sweating
Constipation or diarrhea
Erectile dysfunction...
For diabetic autonomic neuropathy, evidence of intensive glycemic control is strong for type 1 diabetes but less so for type 2.
Volume repletion up to 10 L/day and salt replet...
G90.9 Disorder of the autonomic nervous system, unspecified
E11.43 Type 2 diabetes w diabetic autonomic (poly)neuropathy
E10.43 Type 1 diabetes w diabetic autonomic (poly)neuropathy
E13.43 Oth...
Autonomic effects are often subclinical in peripheral neuropathies.
A resting HR of >90 beats/min, especially if persistent, should increase concern for autonomic neuropathy.
Erectile...
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