What is Dysautonomia?
Dysautonomia is a broad term that describes any disease or malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It can be local, as in reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or generalized, as in pure autonomic failure. It can be acute and reversible, as in Guillain-Barre syndrome, or chronic and progressive.
Who has Dysautonomia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 87 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 15 say Dysautonomia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 18 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 8 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 17 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 12 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 60 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 9 |
These charts show data from Dysautonomia patients who have completed their condition history