How To Manage Dysautonomia

Dysautonomia refers to a variety of conditions that impair the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for control of blood pressure, digestion, breathing, heart rate, body temperature, pupil dilation and constriction, kidney function, and other processes considered involuntary or 'automatic.' Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, neurocardiogenic syncope, and multiple system atrophy are among the many types of dysautonomia. Patients with dysautonomia often struggle with blood pressure, malnutrition, and fainting. They may also experience heart rate or rhythm abnormalities, chest pain, breathing difficulties, blurred vision, dizziness, and lightheadedness.