Autonomic Neuropathy Life Expectancy (Prognosis)

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What is Autonomic Neuropathy? (Heart, lung, stomach, intestinal and bladder)

It's a group of symptoms caused by nerve damage, affecting body functions. The nerves carrying information to the brain, spinal cord, bladder and heart. As well as the blood vessels, intestines, pupils and sweat glands. Nerve damage can occur in several ways and many conditions are associated.

How does Autonomic Neuropathy affect life expectancy?

The life expectancy of someone with this condition can vary widely. Multiple sclerosis patients can expect to live almost normal life spans. Medication also assists with life expectancy of Autonomic Neuropathy. A more serious condition: Multiple System Atrophy, has a much worse prognosis. Its early symptoms are like those of Parkinson's disease. The average life expectancy is about five to ten years from their diagnosis.

How Autonomic Neuropathy affects parts of the body and treatment: Fortunately, severe cases are rare and home care and treatment is possible. Symptoms develop slowly, and lives depend greatly on the nerves affected.

Stomach and intestinal Autonomic Neuropathy include: Constipation, nausea after ingesting food, swallowing issues and diarrhea. As well as bowel issues, swollen abdomen and vomiting of undigested food. These symptoms are often embarrassing and can cause a person a lot of pain. Medicine can assist with processing food and making small life style changes.

Heart and lungs Autonomic Neuropathy include: Abnormal heart rate or rhythm, blood pressure changes, dizziness when standing. As well as shortness of breath during activities or exercising. Exercising great assists with combating heart and lung Autonomic Neuropathy. As well as adding salt to your diet and wearing compression stockings. Severe cases: take fludrocortisone or similar drugs to retain salt and fluid. Have a pacemaker installed and take irregular heart rhythm medicine.

Bladder Autonomic Neuropathy include: Trouble starting to urinate, when finished incomplete feeling and urine leakage. It's important to be treated effectively with medicines and self-care programs.

So, what's the takeaway?

Be sure to alert your doctor immediately, regarding all symptoms. Autonomic Neuropathy doesn't always affect life expectancy, but it can. Always lookout for symptoms and remember it's not always life-threatening.

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