Dysautonomia: The Invisible Illness

<p><strong>What are the symptoms of dysautonomia?</strong></p> <p>General symptoms can include:</p> <p>Constant fatigue (despite enough sleep), dizziness and fainting, irregular heartbeat, breathing issues or involuntary breath-holding, excessive sweating, incontinence, circulatory problems, low blood pressure, sleep apnea, exercise intolerance, and body temperature issues.</p> <p><strong>What causes it?</strong></p> <p>While it varies by specific subset, the cause typically remains unknown. We do know it is closely associated with certain medical conditions, such as Lyme disease, diabetes, some autoimmune disorders, and some genetic disorders. Sometimes it appears shortly after a physical trauma, like a car accident or surgery.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@RachelZader/dysautonomia-a-crash-course-53d9881b23ce"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>