Familial Dysautonomia treatment in San Luis Potosí

Familial dysautonomia is an uncommon inherited disorder of the autonomic nervous system, the one that regulates automatic functions such as blood pressure, temperature, digestion, and tear production.

Common symptoms: It may present with difficulty regulating blood pressure, problems swallowing or digesting, poor tear production, changes in sensation, and episodes of instability.

Common causes: It has a genetic origin and is usually present from childhood.

Which specialist treats it? Its follow-up involves the geneticist, the cardiologist, and the internist, depending on the functions affected. When symptoms suggest an impairment of the body's automatic control, the most appropriate course is to request a comprehensive professional evaluation.