What is autonomic neuropathy?
Disease description:
I’ve been suffering from insomnia lately, and my temper has become especially irritable. My doctor told me this is autonomic neuropathy—what exactly is autonomic neuropathy?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhong Mengfei
Autonomic neuropathy—also known as autonomic dysfunction—is a functional disorder. Diagnostic evaluations typically reveal no organic pathology. Autonomic dysfunction is relatively closely associated with age and emotional state; patients commonly present with symptoms such as irritability, agitation, insomnia, and dizziness. For this type of patient, medications that modulate and improve neurotransmitter function may be prescribed to alleviate symptoms.
