What Is Dysautonomia?
Dysautonomia encompasses a wide range of disorders that share one common trait—autonomic dysfunction. Some of the better-known types include:
• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Characterized by a rapid increase in heart rate upon standing.
• Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS): Leads to fainting spells due to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.
• Multiple System Atrophy (MSA): A progressive, degenerative disease that affects the autonomic nervous system and movement.
• Familial Dysautonomia: A rare genetic condition that affects the development of sensory and autonomic nerves.
Each type presents with unique symptoms, but the common thread is the body’s inability to regulate itself automatically—something most of us take for granted.
Dysautonomia encompasses a wide range of disorders that share one common trait—autonomic dysfunction. Some of the better-known types include:
• Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): Characterized by a rapid increase in heart rate upon standing.
• Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS): Leads to fainting spells due to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.
• Multiple System Atrophy (MSA): A progressive, degenerative disease that affects the autonomic nervous system and movement.
• Familial Dysautonomia: A rare genetic condition that affects the development of sensory and autonomic nerves.
Each type presents with unique symptoms, but the common thread is the body’s inability to regulate itself automatically—something most of us take for granted.