Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Dysautonomia
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Dysautonomia, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Dysautonomia. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Dysautonomia. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Dysautonomia includes:
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Alcoholism
- Multiple system atrophy
- familial dysautonomia
- Autonomic neuropathy
Dysautonomia as a complication: Other conditions that might have Dysautonomia as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Dysautonomia as a complication includes:
Dysautonomia as a symptom: Conditions listing Dysautonomia as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Underlying conditions discussion:
Several common conditions such as diabetes and
alcoholism can include dysautonomia. Dysautonomia also can occur as a
primary condition or in association with degenerative neurological
diseases such as Parkinson's disease. Other diseases with generalized,
primary dysautonomia include multiple system atrophy and familial
dysautonomia.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Dysautonomia Information Page: NINDS
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