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Does most disorders of the autonomic nervous system refeclt abnormalities of smooth muscle control?
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What has the author Ralph H Johnson written?
Ralph H. Johnson has written: 'The administrator's guidance handbook' -- subject(s): Educational counseling 'Disorders of the autonomic nervous system' -- subject(s): Autonomic dysfunction, Autonomic nervous system, Diseases
What has the author Lewis T Palumbo written?
Lewis T. Palumbo has written: 'Surgical service guide' -- subject(s): Surgical Operations 'Management of disorders of the autonomic nervous system' -- subject(s): Autonomic nervous system, Diseases
What has the author William Murray written?
William Murray has written: 'A treatise on emotional disorders of the sympathetic system of nerves' -- subject(s): Etiology, Complications, Therapy, Nervous System Diseases, Mental Disorders
Are there scholarships for autonomic disorders?
Yes, there are scholarships and financial aid opportunities specifically for individuals with autonomic disorders. Various organizations and foundations focused on health conditions, including autonomic dysregulation, offer scholarships to help support education and related expenses. It's advisable to research specific health organizations, local foundations, and educational institutions that may provide targeted assistance for students with these medical conditions. Additionally, general disability scholarships may also be applicable.
What is more likely to happen when mitochondria malfunction?
When mitochondria malfunction, there can be a decrease in energy production, leading to cellular damage and even cell death. This can result in various health problems such as neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and muscle weakness.
What is neurovegetative disorders?
Neurovegetative disorder has broad and vague definitions. Symptoms include physical, emotional and cognitive changes. There can be nausea, breathing, and cardiac effects along with altered mood and loss of consciousness. Neurovegetative disorders effect the autonomic nervous system.
What is the difference between an ailment and a disorder?
An ailment is a mild illness which may be persistent. A disorder on the other hand is something that causes malfunction. For example, genetic disorders like Huntington's disease or Marfan syndrome are caused by disorders in genetic material or chromosomes i.e., the whole arrangement has been altered thus leading to a malfunction. However, tiredness or eyestrain are examples of ailments.
Why the symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be confused with a disorder of the autonomic nervous system?
Hyperthyroidism may be confused with a disorder fo the autonomic nervous system primarily because of the the permissiveness (biology) of the thyroid hormones on the hormones and neurotransmitters (epinephrine and norepinephrine) of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. Thyroid hormones exacerbate the effect of the sympathetic nervous system, causing "speeding up" of various body systems and symptoms resembling an overdose of epinephrine (adrenaline). These include fast heart beat and symptoms of palpitations, nervous system tremor such as of the hands and anxiety symptoms, digestive system hypermotility (diarrhea), considerable weight loss and unusually low lipid panel (cholesterol) levels as indicated by a blood test.
What can cause nerve malfunction?
Nerve malfunction can be caused by various factors including physical trauma, infections, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, genetic conditions, vitamin deficiencies, and exposure to toxins or chemicals. These factors can disrupt the normal functioning of nerves and lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, weakness, or tingling.
What is the name of the disease in which the patient loses its sense of touch and cannot feel any pain?
The CATEGORY of disorders which this falls under is HSAN - which stands for Hereditary Sensory Autonomic Neuropathy. There are a variety of disorders which fall under this category and all cause pain insensitivity (not feeling pain). Most of them have multiple names, which can get confusing but all have very different clinical symptoms ... and there is genetic testing available for some but not all. The most well known are Familial Dysautonomia (HSAN type III or Riley Day Syndrome) and CIPA (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhydrosis) .. however there are also types I, II and V as well as Congenital Autonomic Dysautonomia and Progressive Panneuropathy. There are varying degrees of severity as far as pain insensitivity, as well as varying degrees of autonomic dysfunction with all of these disorders. Hope that is helpful to you.
What has the author Edward J Kempf written?
Edward J. Kempf has written: 'The autonomic functions and the personality' -- subject(s): Nervous system, Emotions, Personality, Nervous System, Experimental and physiological Psychology, Personality disorders
