What type of doctor treats autonomic neuropathy?
What type of doctor treats autonomic neuropathy?
However, you might be referred to a specialist in nerve disorders (neurologist). You might see other specialists, depending on the part of your body affected by neuropathy, such as a cardiologist for blood pressure or heart rate problems or a gastroenterologist for digestive difficulties.
Who treats dysautonomia?
Your neurologist works with experts in other specialties, including neuroradiology, sleep medicine, speech pathology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Your care team listens to you, conducts advanced diagnostic testing and then develops a personalized treatment plan so that you get the care you need.
What is a autonomic specialist?
The Autonomic Disorders Program provides care for autonomic nervous system disorders. Our doctors are among a few specialists worldwide with the expertise to diagnose and treat autonomic disorders. The program also offers one of the most comprehensive autonomic testing laboratories in the nation.
What does an autonomic neurologist do?
Autonomic disorders can cause debilitating symptoms including dizziness, fatigue, and weakness. The Division of Autonomic Neurology provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of autonomic disorders, small fiber neuropathies and evaluation of dysautonomia associated with other common conditions.
Do neurologists treat dysautonomia?
Functional neurologists have a different approach to treating dysautonomia. Functional neurology focuses on the concept of neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change based on environmental, emotional and physical stimuli.
How long can you live with dysautonomia?
But people with this condition usually have a life expectancy of only about 5 to 10 years from their diagnosis. It’s a rare disorder that usually occurs in adults over the age of 40. The cause of MSA is unknown, and no cure or treatment slows the disease.
Can a neurologist treat autonomic dysfunction?
If an underlying issue, such as diabetes, hormone problems, or an infection, is causing your autonomic dysfunction or making it worse, the neurologist may provide treatment for the underlying problem or refer you to a specialist for an evaluation and care.
What triggers dysautonomia?
What causes dysautonomia? Dysautonomias are malfunctions of the autonomic nervous system that can happen for many reasons. Primary dysautonomias occur due to genetic or degenerative diseases that affect the brain and nervous system. Secondary dysautonomias happen as a result of an injury or another type of condition.
Does dysautonomia get worse over time?
Because dysautonomia can be local or general and affect many nerve pathways, symptoms can vary widely. Symptoms may come and go, happen every day, or worsen over time.
Can dysautonomia go away?
How is dysautonomia managed or treated? There’s no cure for this condition, but you can manage the symptoms. Your healthcare provider may suggest many different therapies to manage your particular dysautonomia symptoms.