The COVID-19 pandemic casts a concerning shadow in the form of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. This perplexing health issue, marked by a significant surge in heart rate when standing, is gaining increasing attention in the medical community due to a rise in cases. Two Journeys, One Diagnosis Phoebe Eaton and Aubrey George, two…

The cause of various symptoms of physical and mental discomfort, such as insomnia, headache, shoulder pain, and nervousness, can be difficult to pinpoint during routine physical check-ups. In some cases, these “mysterious” symptoms may be caused by a disorder of the autonomic nervous system known as dysautonomia. How can such a disorder be effectively prevented…

Patients with dysautonomia often feel uncomfortable all over their bodies—they may have seen different doctors—but the test values are normal. What are the common symptoms of dysautonomia and how to diagnose it? Dysautonomia is usually manifested by one or more physical and mental disorders: Physical Discomfort Sleep disorders. Sleep does not eliminate fatigue. Headache and…