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Sympathetic nervous system disorders in man

C J Mathias1

  • 1Department of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK.

Bailliere'S Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
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Disordered sympathetic nervous system function can cause underactivity or overactivity, leading to various health issues. Investigating these sympathetic disorders involves examining the affected systems and potential causes, including DBH deficiency.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Autonomic Nervous System Research
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • The sympathetic nervous system regulates vital organ functions throughout the body.
  • Disruptions in sympathetic nerve function can arise from diseases, surgery, or medications.
  • Malfunctions manifest as either underactivity (e.g., postural hypotension) or overactivity (e.g., hypertension).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of sympathetic nervous system disorders.
  • To discuss the investigation and management of these conditions.
  • To highlight the clinical features of major sympathetic disorders, including DBH deficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical features and management strategies for sympathetic nervous system disorders.

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  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches based on affected organs and systems.
  • Inclusion of recently identified syndromes like Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase (DBH) deficiency.

    • Main Results:

    • Sympathetic nervous system dysfunction can lead to significant clinical manifestations like hypotension, impotence, anhidrosis, hypertension, and hyperhidrosis.
    • Diagnostic approaches are tailored to the specific organ systems involved.
    • DBH deficiency represents a newly described syndrome impacting sympathetic function.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding sympathetic nervous system disorders is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
    • Comprehensive investigation, considering potential etiological factors, is essential.
    • Awareness of both common and rare disorders, such as DBH deficiency, improves patient care.