About Autonomic Disorders
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive evaluation of involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.Non-invasive or minimally invasive diagnostic testing for accurate assessment.Personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.Helps identify underlying causes, which can be primary nervous system disorders or secondary to other conditions.Can significantly enhance quality of life by addressing debilitating symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and temperature intolerance.
Who is this surgery for?
- Recurrent episodes of fainting (syncope) or near-fainting (presyncope).
- Unexplained dizziness, lightheadedness, or orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop upon standing).
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) or lack of sweating (anhidrosis).
- Digestive issues like gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), constipation, or diarrhea.
- Heart rate abnormalities (tachycardia, bradycardia) not explained by cardiac causes.
- Temperature regulation problems, such as intolerance to heat or cold.
- Suspected underlying conditions like Parkinson's disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or amyloidosis.
How to prepare
- Provide a detailed medical history, including all current medications, especially those affecting blood pressure or heart rate.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to the appointment.
- Follow specific instructions regarding fasting or medication adjustments before certain autonomic tests (e.g., tilt table test).
- Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and heavy meals for several hours before testing as advised.
- Be prepared to discuss all symptoms in detail, including their triggers and patterns.
Risks & possible complications
- Discomfort or anxiety during certain provocative tests (e.g., tilt table test may induce fainting).
- Minor bruising or irritation at electrode or sensor sites for tests like sweat testing.
- Dizziness, nausea, or palpitations triggered by the testing procedures, which are typically transient.
- Rarely, more serious cardiac events during testing in patients with severe, undiagnosed heart conditions.
- The primary "risk" is often the potential for inconclusive test results, requiring further investigation.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most diagnostic tests are outpatient procedures with no specific recovery period; patients can usually resume normal activities immediately.
- If a test like a tilt table study causes fainting, rest and hydration are recommended until symptoms fully resolve.
- Post-diagnosis, recovery focuses on managing the condition through prescribed treatments, lifestyle modifications, and physical therapy.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment plan and adjust medications.
- Long-term management may include dietary changes, increased fluid and salt intake (if advised), compression garments, and paced activity.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 0-1 days (for diagnostic testing itself)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering autonomic disorders in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for autonomic disorders in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform autonomic disorders. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for autonomic disorders compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Autonomic Disorders in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing autonomic disorders.
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