What is Hyperadrenergic state?
Hyperadrenergic basically means high adrenaline. Adrenaline and nor-adrenaline (epinephrine and nor-epinephrine) are natural stimulants within the body, the same ones released in the flight or fight response. Hyperadrenergic POTS patients have high levels of nor-epinephrine in their blood.
What are symptoms of Hyperadrenergic POTS?
Patients with hyperadrenergic POTS may experience the following symptoms while standing:
- A significant tremor.
- Anxiety.
- Cold, sweaty extremities.
- A migraine.
- Increased urination.
What causes POTS disease?
Sometimes it can develop suddenly after a viral illness or traumatic event, or during or after pregnancy. Some of the other known causes are: hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. other underlying conditions – such as diabetes, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome or cancer.
How do I cure my POTS?
Although there is no known cure for POTS, the condition can be managed in most patients with diet, exercise and medications.
What causes Hyperadrenergic?
The hyperadrenergic form of POTS is partly caused by elevated levels of the excitatory nerve transmitter nor-epinephrine. The tumor called pheochromocytoma produces excess levels of this transmitter and can be associated with flushing, elevated blood pressure, palpitations and tachycardia.
Are POTS autoimmune?
New research from the University of Toledo now provides evidence that POTS is an autoimmune disorder – that is, it stems from the body being mistakenly attacked by its own immune system.
Is vasovagal syncope a form of dysautonomia?
Neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS): NCS is the most common form of dysautonomia. It can cause fainting spells that happen once or twice in your lifetime or multiple times every day. NCS is also called situational syncope or vasovagal syncope.