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What Causes Autonomic Dysreflexia?
Hello anyone, I m currently suffering from a condition called autonomic dysreflexia . I am a c-5 spinal cord injured man 58 years old & know what this condition can do if not treated. I am at Mt. Greylock nursing facility in Pittsfield Mass. The nurse on duty doesn t think this is an urgent matter and there is no supervisor here on weekends. What can I do I m paralyzed & can t get any help
Wed, 24 Apr 2019
Hi,
Autonomic dysreflexia is caused by an irritant below the level of injury, including:
Bladder: irritation of the bladder wall, urinary tract infection, blocked catheter or overfilled collection bag.
Bowel: distended or irritated bowel, constipation or impaction, hemorrhoids or anal infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
Autonomic dysreflexia is caused by an irritant below the level of injury, including:
Bladder: irritation of the bladder wall, urinary tract infection, blocked catheter or overfilled collection bag.
Bowel: distended or irritated bowel, constipation or impaction, hemorrhoids or anal infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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