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Dysautonomia Treatment in Bellevue, WA

When the automatic systems that regulate your body feel unstable, the autonomic nervous system may need a closer look.

What it is

Dysautonomia is a problem with the autonomic nervous system, which controls automatic functions like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature. These functions usually run in the background without any conscious effort.

When that regulation is off, many body systems can feel unstable at once. Symptoms can come and go, and they often shift with position, activity, or the time of day.

Signs you might notice

  • Lightheadedness when standing
  • Racing or irregular heartbeat
  • Fatigue
  • Brain fog
  • Temperature or sweating changes
  • Digestive changes

How Summit Neuro helps

Our advanced neuro-functional exam looks at how your autonomic, visual, and balance systems are working together. Using objective eye-tracking and VNG testing, along with vestibular and autonomic assessment, we measure how these systems are actually performing and turn that into clear data.

From there we build a personalized, brain-based rehabilitation plan that retrains the specific pathways involved in autonomic regulation. We re-test along the way so progress is something you can see, not just feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dysautonomia?

Dysautonomia is a problem with the autonomic nervous system, which controls automatic functions like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature. When that regulation is off, many body systems can feel unstable at once.

What is the difference between dysautonomia and POTS?

Dysautonomia is the umbrella term for autonomic nervous system dysfunction. POTS is one specific form of it, defined by a sharp rise in heart rate when moving from lying or sitting to standing. All POTS is dysautonomia, but not all dysautonomia is POTS.

Why do my symptoms change from day to day?

Autonomic symptoms often come and go, and they commonly shift with position, activity, or the time of day. That variability is characteristic of the condition rather than a sign that nothing is wrong.

How do you test for dysautonomia?

We use objective eye-tracking and VNG testing along with vestibular and autonomic assessment to measure how your autonomic, visual, and balance systems are working together. That produces measurable data on autonomic regulation rather than relying on symptom description alone.

Can dysautonomia be treated without medication?

Our approach is brain-based rehabilitation targeting the pathways involved in autonomic regulation. We re-test along the way so progress is measurable. We work alongside your existing medical team rather than replacing it.

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If unstable autonomic symptoms are getting in the way of daily life, an evaluation can help identify what needs targeted support.

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