
AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY
Autonomic neuropathy happens when autonomic nerves, which control body functions such as breathing, perspiration and maintaining a heart rate, are affected. When this occurs a patient may experience:
- Low blood pressure leading to dizziness with rising from a seated or lying position
- Accelerated heartbeat
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
- Balance and coordination problems
- Digestive issues
- Diarrhea
- Inability to empty bladder completely
- Bowel and bladder incontinence
MONONEUROPATHY
Patients also may experience issues in an individual nerve. When this occurs it is known as mononeuropathy. A person may also experience:
- Problems with the eyes
- Issues with focus
- Double vision
- Pain in the eye
- Pain in specific areas like:
- Shin
- Chest
- Foot
- Bell's Palsy: a disorder that affects the nerves of the face causing a single side of the face to become weak or paralyzed
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome: a condition that causes prickling, burning, tingling, pain, and numbness in the joints.
It's important to see a doctor if you are experiencing any abnormal pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms, legs, wrists, ankles, hands or feet. When a condition such as this is diagnosed early, you may be able to control the condition and potentially prevent more damage. It is also recommended to see a doctor if you are having difficulty with sleep or if you have a small cut on an extremity that doesn't appear to be healing normally. Our team at Bandana Chiropractic and Wellness Center in St. Paul MN is here to help.
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