Also called autonomic dysfunction or autonomic neuropathy, dysautonomia refers to a group of medical disorders caused by problems with your autonomic nervous system (ANS). Your autonomic nervous ...

The term “dysautonomia” describes dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It is an umbrella term, meaning there are several types of dysautonomia with similar and different features.

Baltimore, MD - A study using data from the Sleep Heart Health Study shows a significant reduction in heart-rate variability in the elderly during sleep compared with the general population [1].

Dysautonomia is often caused by an underlying condition but can also be due to medications or toxins. Genetics also plays a role in some types of autonomic dysfunction. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty ...

Dysautonomia is not a specific diagnosis. It is an umbrella term for any condition affecting the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Due to the number of different types, dysautonomia can cause various ...

Dysautonomia is when your autonomic nervous system doesn’t work properly, usually due to an underlying condition. There are several types, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).