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[Tests for autonomic functions: sudomotor function].

H Saito1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Tohoku University School of Medicine.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Sudomotor function tests assess the sympathetic nervous system

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Area of Science:

  • Autonomic Nervous System Physiology
  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Dermatology

Context:

  • Sudomotor function, regulated by the sympathetic nervous system, is crucial for thermoregulation.
  • Cholinergic postganglionic fibers innervate sweat glands, making them key indicators of sympathetic activity.
  • Clinical assessment of sudomotor function aids in diagnosing various neurological and systemic disorders.

Purpose:

  • To review and categorize methods for sweat elicitation and detection in sudomotor function testing.
  • To delineate the diagnostic utility of thermal and pharmacological sweating tests in identifying sympathetic dysfunction.
  • To highlight factors influencing test interpretation, including patient-specific variables and methodological considerations.

Summary:

  • Sudomotor function tests evaluate the sympathetic nervous system's control over skin innervation.
  • Methods range from thermal to pharmacological sweat induction, aiding in diagnosing hyperhidrosis, hypohidrosis, and central vs. peripheral lesions.
  • Interpreting results requires considering patient factors and test methodologies, with hyperhidrosis mechanisms being less understood.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for understanding and applying sudomotor function tests in clinical practice.
  • Enhances diagnostic accuracy for conditions involving autonomic dysfunction.
  • Identifies areas for future research, particularly in elucidating the central control of sweating and hyperhidrosis.

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