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The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Bui Ngoc Phuong Hoa - Neurologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.The autonomic nervous system has an important function in homeostasis, assisting the body in responding and adapting to changes and influences from the environment, and directly affects important functions such as heart rate, heart rate, heart rate, and so on. blood pressure, digestion, respiration...
1. Autonomic nervous system and autonomic nervous system disorders
The autonomic nervous system, or autonomic nervous system, is a part of the peripheral nervous system that has the function of establishing movement between the body and the environment. The autonomic nervous system consists of nerve fibers that pass from the central nervous system to the visceral glands, blood vessels and the heart muscle.Autonomic nervous system disorders occur when the nerves that control the body's autonomic functions are damaged. As a result, it affects the automatic functions of organs in the body such as heart, blood pressure, digestive system.
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2. Causes of autonomic nervous system disorder
The autonomic nervous system is often disturbed by many different causes such as:Diabetes is a common cause of autonomic nervous disorders due to prolonged and high blood sugar. Neck surgery or radiation therapy also lead to autonomic nervous disorder Side effects of some drugs such as anti-cancer drugs, depression, cardiovascular drugs. Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's or neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial and viral infectious diseases Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome Use of stimulants to the nervous system such as alcohol, smoking, drugs Genetic diseases Stressful people, mental disorders, excessive masturbation Trauma to the brain or spinal cord affecting the nervous system
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3. Signs and diagnosis of autonomic nervous system disorders
Specialist doctors will diagnose autonomic nervous system disorders when the patient shows some of the following signs:Unusual heartbeat changes, the patient often feels nervous, anxious, these symptoms often occurs continuously, causing the patient to feel insecure. Shortness of breath in crowded, noisy places Headache, mood changes, irritability, loss of appetite Cold limbs, rapid pulse, pain The patient always feels sluggish and lacks vitality. Sweating, urination, digestive disorders.. Insomnia In addition, menstrual disorders, hair loss, dry skin peeling, decreased sex drive. ...
4. How is autonomic nervous system disorder treated?
Currently, to treat autonomic nervous system disorders, doctors often focus on treating the cause of this disease in order to reestablish balance in the nervous system.Basic treatment: The goal of this treatment method is to control the disease, depending on the cause of the disease, the doctor will give different ways to regulate. Specific symptom control: Use several methods to relieve symptoms of the disorder. Physical therapy methods such as sauna, massage, acupressure also partly relieve the disease.
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5. Prevention of autonomic nervous system disorders
Autonomic nervous system disorders seriously affect patients' health and daily activities. Therefore, to prevent this disease, everyone should pay attention to the following issues:Maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly to improve health, actively practice deep breathing daily. Patients who are using drugs to treat related diseases absolutely take them as prescribed by their doctor. Patients with diabetes should be regularly monitored for signs of autonomic dysfunction for at least 5 years. Avoid mental disorders, excessive stress, psychological trauma... Everyone should maintain an optimistic and happy lifestyle, do not let too much stress, divide meals into many small meals and control them. salt intake in the body. Limit stimulants such as: Alcohol and tobacco, absolutely do not use addictive substances. Viral and bacterial diseases are also a risk of causing disorders of the autonomic nervous system, so everyone should clean their bodies, wash their hands often, wear masks when going out and especially eat cooked and boiled foods. .
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