Autonomic Neuropathy
Alternate Names : Neuropathy - Autonomic
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Autonomic Neuropathy Treatment
Treatment is supportive. Treatment may need to be chronic and prolonged, and the response to treatment varies. Several treatments may be attempted before a successful treatment is found.
The use of elastic stockings and sleeping with the head elevated may reduce postural hypotension. Fludrocortisone or similar medications may be beneficial in reducing postural hypotension for some people.
Medications that increase gastric motility (such as Reglan); small, frequent meals; sleeping with the head elevated; or other measures may be used to treat reduced gastric motility.
Manual expression of urine (a technique in which the hands are used to compress the bladder), intermittent catheterization, or medications such as bethanechol may be necessary to treat bladder dysfunction.
Impotence, diarrhea, constipation, or other symptoms are treated as appropriate. These symptoms may respond poorly to treatment.
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