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Autonomic dysfunction (AD) is common in multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting cardiovascular, genitourinary, and sweating functions. Early recognition and management by healthcare professionals are crucial for improving the quality of life for people with MS.

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  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Autonomic Medicine

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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic central nervous system disease characterized by demyelination and immune-mediated damage.
  • Autonomic dysfunction (AD) is a frequent complication in people with MS (pwMS), often correlating with disease duration and severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the manifestations of cardiovascular, genitourinary, and sudomotor AD in pwMS.
  • To discuss the management strategies for these autonomic disorders in the MS population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis.
  • Synthesis of clinical findings and management approaches for AD in pwMS.

Main Results:

  • AD in pwMS presents with diverse symptoms impacting quality of life, including orthostatic intolerance, sexual dysfunction, and thermoregulatory issues.
  • Cardiovascular, genitourinary, and sudomotor systems are commonly affected by AD in MS.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals require foundational knowledge of autonomic nervous system function and its disorders in MS.
  • Informed care is essential for managing AD symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for pwMS.