Familial dysautonomia (FD) affects nerve cells in the autonomic nervous system, the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions like breathing and digestion. The symptoms of FD are present at birth and include difficulty swallowing, and poor control of blood pressure, body temperature and breathing.
Where can I get testing for familial dysautonomia?
Orphanet lists international laboratories offering diagnostic testing for this condition. Treatment for familial dysautonomia (FD) is focused on managing the symptoms. Treatment options include medications to help manage blood pressure, breathing problems, and vomiting episodes. Some people with FD need a feeding tube due to swallowing problems.
Is dysautonomia recessive or dominant?
Familial dysautonomia is caused by mutations in the IKBKAP gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person.
What are the treatment options for dysautonomia?
Physical therapy, chest physiotherapy, occupational therapy, feeding facilitation, and/or speech therapy may also be useful to alleviate the symptoms of familial dysautonomia. People with familial dysautonomia may also benefit from a variety of other orthopedic and ocular (vision) aids.
What is a dysautonomia youth network?
Dysautonomia Youth Network of America, Inc. Dysautonomia refers to a disorder of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function that generally involves failure of the sympathetic or parasympathetic components of the ANS, but dysautonomia involving excessive or overactive ANS actions also can occur.
What is the prognosis of dysautonomia?
People with chronic, progressive, generalized dysautonomia in the setting of central nervous system degeneration have a generally poor long-term prognosis. Death can occur from pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, or sudden cardiopulmonary arrest. What research is being done? The NINDS supports and conducts research on dysautonomia.
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