Autonomic neuropathy (AN or AAN) is a form of polyneuropathy that affects the non-voluntary, non-sensory nervous system (i.e., the autonomic nervous system), affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, and the genital organs.
Autonomic nerve fibers form large collections in the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis outside the spinal cord.
Most commonly autonomic neuropathy is seen in persons with long-standing diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2.
Some common causes of autonomic neuropathy include: Depending on the symptoms and severity of the neurogenic bladder dysfunction, the doctor might suggest one of the following treatments[3][4]
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