What is Dysautonomia?

How do you pronounce it?

Diss saw tow know mia

It is a malfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System - there are 3 systems but here we focus on the parasympathetic PNS and the Sympathetic SNS

Dysautonomia symptoms can affect automatic body processes throughout your body. Connective tissue with hypermobility maybe a cause of genetic dysfunction.

What are the symptoms of dysautonomia?

• Balance problems.

• Fainting or passing out (especially when standing up).

• Nausea and vomiting.

• “Brain fog,” forgetfulness or trouble focusing.

• Fast heart rate (tachycardia) or slow heart rate (bradycardia).

• Pinpoint eye pupils or unusually wide eye pupils.

• Changes in bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea).

• Fatigue or ongoing tiredness.

• Sexual dysfunction.

• Chest pain or discomfort.

• Frequent urge to pee (urinate) or urinary incontinence.

• Shortness of breath (dyspnea).

• Clammy or pale skin.

• Heart palpitations

• Sleeping problems.

• Trouble swallowing (dysphagia).

• Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

• Sound or light sensitivity.

• Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up).

• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

• Sweating more or less than usual, or sweating more in certain body parts.

• Unusually dry or watery eyes.

• Migraines or frequent headaches.

• Swings in body or skin temperature.

• Excessive drooling.

• Mood swings or anxiety.

• Vision issues (blurred vision or trouble with your eyes adjusting to light changes).

• Exercise intolerance (your heart rate doesn’t change with physical activity).

• Runny nose.

• Vertigo

• Credit to https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6004-dysautonomia

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6004-dysautonomia