16 Treatments  for Autonomic Neuropathy

5 Tests 3 Medical Procedures 6 Prescribed Medications 1 Self Care

1 Alternative Procedures

Neurologist

Internist

Family Practice Physician

Pediatrician

Overview

Tests for Autonomic Neuropathy

1. Gastric Emptying Scan A gastric emptying scan (GES) is an x-ray exam using special radioactive material that allows physicians to identify abnormalities related to emptying of the stomac...  More

2. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test  More Costs

3. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

4. Valsalva Maneuver The Valsalva maneuver is performed by attempting to forcibly exhale while keeping the mouth and nose closed. It is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate the conditi...  More

5. Nerve Conduction Testing Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve.  More Costs

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Medical Procedures for Autonomic Neuropathy

1. Electric Stimulation Therapy Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending elec...  More Costs

2. Urinary Catheterization Intermittent catheterization is the temporary placement of a catheter (tube) to remove urine from the body. This is usually done by placing the catheter through the...  More

3. Maintain Adequate Hydration Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo...  More

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Prescribed Medications for Autonomic Neuropathy

1. clonidine(Catapres , Jenloga) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

2. fludrocortisone(Florinef Acetate ) FLUDROCORTISONE (floo droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital sy...  More

3. midodrine(ProAmatine ) MIDODRINE (MI doe dreen) is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who have symptoms like dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position.  More

4. glycopyrrolate(Robinul , Robinul Forte) GLYCOPYRROLATE (glye koe PYE roe late) is used to treat peptic ulcer disease. It is given in combination with other medicines.  More

5. propantheline(Pro-Banthine ) PROPANTHELINE (proe PAN the leen) is used in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcer disease.  More

6. botulinum toxin type B(Myobloc ) RIMABOTULINUMTOXINB is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat severe neck muscle spasms.  More

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Self Care for Autonomic Neuropathy

1. Prompted Voiding

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Alternative Procedures for Autonomic Neuropathy What's this?

1. Chiropractic Manipulation Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, i...  More Costs

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