Leo's Experience With nOH
Changes are a constant with his symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH), according to Leo, who also has Parkinson's disease. He says knowledge about his disease is essential to managing symptoms.
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Changes are a constant with his symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH), according to Leo, who also has Parkinson's disease. He says knowledge about his disease is essential to managing symptoms.
A rare, Parkinson's-like neurological disorder that causes problems with movement, loss of coordination, and malfunction of involuntary bodily functions (such as blood pressure control)
Also known as dysautonomia. A term referring to conditions in which the autonomic nervous system does not function properly
A rare disease that affects the autonomic nervous system. DBH is present at birth, but is not typically diagnosed until late childhood, and nearly all patients with DBH will have severe OH by their early adult years.
One part of the nervous system that helps regulate the many functions in the body that aren’t consciously controlled, including heart rate and blood pressure
The force the blood has on the arteries. It has two numbers: top/bottom (systolic/diastolic)
the second most common neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms include progressive dementia; trouble remembering, learning, concentrating, or making decisions; visual hallucinations; and parkinsonism movement issues like tremor, impaired speech, or muscle stiffness.
Abnormally low blood pressure
Arising from an unknown cause
Associated with the nervous system
A nervous system disorder associated with damage to nerve cells in the brain and nerves that control movement and cause malfunction of involuntary bodily functions (such as blood pressure control)
A very rare, neurological disorder characterized by damage to regions of the nervous system that control involuntary functions (such as blood pressure control)
A neurotransmitter that functions to mobilize the brain and body for action
Relating to standing up
A rare, Parkinson's-like neurological disorder that causes problems with movement, loss of coordination, and malfunction of involuntary bodily functions (such as blood pressure control)
A very rare, neurological disorder characterized by damage to regions of the nervous system that control involuntary functions (such as blood pressure control)
Also known as dysautonomia. A term referring to conditions in which the autonomic nervous system does not function properly