The term dysautonomia is one that is not commonly known among most people. Dysautonomia is a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. When we refer to the autonomic nervous system we are referring to the basic body functions more people don’t think about on the daily bases, for example; heartbeat, blood pressure and body temperature. Dysautonomia can be a secondary condition, meaning it could be caused by a pre-existing condition, such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or Parkinson's. Although it doesn't have to be a second hand disorder it can be primary. Dysautonomia is the most common medical condition that is unheard of, with an estimated 500,000-1,000,000 people in the United States alone suffering from POTS. That is not even counting all the other forms of dysautonomia such as Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS),Neurally Mediated Hypotension (NMH), Post-Viral Dysautonomia, and more. This is why i want to bring attention to this disorder. With as many people as it affects it deserves to be heard of. …show more content…
POTS is decreased blood volume among standing, resulting in little blood being supplied to the brain, ultimately leading to fainting. Daily I deal with dizziness, fainting, fatigue, heat flashes, brain fog, weakness..ect. I have a hard time getting through my day without having an episode or having to pause what i'm doing, which makes it incredibly draining, both physically and