autonomic neuropathy

autonomic neuropathy
any neuropathy of the autonomic nervous system, causing symptoms such as orthostatic hypotension, disordered bowel, bladder, or sexual functions, or abnormal pupillary reflexes; it is a complication of many diseases including Adie syndrome, chronic alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, dysautonomia, and Shy-Drager syndrome.

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