Suffering From Dysautonomia? A 13-Symptom Self-Assessment Helps You Find Out

Suffering From Dysautonomia? A 13-Symptom Self-Assessment Helps You Find Out
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Patients with dysautonomia often feel uncomfortable all over their bodies—they may have seen different doctors—but the test values are normal. What are the common symptoms of dysautonomia and how to diagnose it?

Dysautonomia is usually manifested by one or more physical and mental disorders:

Physical Discomfort

  • Sleep disorders.
  • Sleep does not eliminate fatigue.
  • Headache and dizziness.
  • Stiff shoulders.
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Tight chest.
  • Often wanting to take deep breaths.
  • Stomach discomfort.
  • Constipation or diarrhea.
  • No energy or feeling tired easily.
  • Frequent colds.
  • Back pain.
  • Rough skin.
  • Dry hair.
  • Cold hands and feet, with numbness and pain.

Mental Discomfort

  • Feeling stressed and tense.
  • Procrastination.
  • Unable to focus.
  • Irritable.
  • Restless.
  • Depression.
Kuo-Pin Wu
Kuo-Pin Wu
Kuo-Pin Wu has practiced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for nearly 20 years. Formerly a structural engineer with a master’s degree from a renowned university, he later earned a doctor of medicine degree in TCM. Leveraging his engineering background in logical analysis, he specializes in identifying patterns to diagnose and treat complex diseases. Wu is currently the director of XinYiTang Clinic in Taiwan.
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