Autonomic neuropathy
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'''Autonomic [[neuropathy]]''' (also called '''visceral neuropathy''') is a disease of the non-voluntary, non-sensory [[nervous system]] (i.e. the [[Autonomic Nervous System]]) affecting mostly the internal organs such as the [[urinary bladder | bladder]] muscles, the [[cardiovascular system]], the [[digestive tract]], and the [[genital]] organs. These nerves are not under a person's conscious control and function automatically. They do not run through the [[spinal cord]].
Most commonly autonomic neuropathy is seen in persons with long-standing [[diabetes mellitus]] type 1 and 2.
==Common symptoms and signs (in combination or alone)==
* [[urinary bladder]]
** [[bladder incontinence]] or [[urine retention]]
* [[gastrointestinal tract]]
** [[dysphagia]]
** [[abdominal pain]]
** [[nausea]]
** [[vomiting]]
** [[malabsorption]]
** [[fecal incontinence]]
** [[gastroparesis]]
** [[diarrhea]]
** [[constipation]]
* [[cardiovascular system]]
** disturbances of heart rate ([[tachycardia]] and/or [[bradycardia]])
** [[orthostatic hypotension]]
** inadequate increase of heart rate on exertion
* other
** [[erectile dysfunction]]
** [[hypoglycemia]] unawareness
==Notable sufferers of Autonomic neuropathy syndrome==
* [[Johnny Cash]]
==See also==
* [[neuropathy]]
* [[hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy]]
==External links==
*[http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/ National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse]
[[Category:Autonomic nervous system]]
[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
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{{PNS diseases of the nervous system}}
[[pt:Neuropatia autonĂ´mica]]