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Autonomic neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the nerves that control automatic body functions. It can affect blood pressure, temperature control, digestion, bladder function and even sexual function.
The nerve damage affects the messages sent between the brain and other organs and areas of the autonomic nervous system. These areas include the heart, blood vessels and sweat glands.
Diabetes is the most common cause of autonomic neuropathy. ...
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Signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy depend on which nerves are damaged. They might include:
Many health conditions can cause autonomic neuropathy. It can also be a side effect of treatments for other diseases, such as cancer. Some common causes of autonomic neuropathy include:
Treatment of autonomic neuropathy includes:
For women with sexual symptoms, health care providers might recommend:
Certain inherited diseases that put you at risk of developing autonomic neuropathy can't be prevented. But you can slow the onset or progression of symptoms by taking care of your health in general and managing your medical conditions.
To control diseases and conditions, follow your health care provider's advice on healthy living. That advice might include these recommendations:
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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