Autonomic Neuropathy

Autonomic neuropathies are caused by damage to the peripheral autonomic nerves supplying the internal organs, blood vessels and the skin.

Symptoms of autonomic neuropathy may include:

• Orthostatic hypotension
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Abdominal bloating
• Urinary incontinence
• Erectile dysfunction

Autonomic neuropathies can occur in isolation or with the Guillain-Barre syndrome, paraneoplastic neuropathies, alcoholism, diabetes, among others.