The autonomic nervous system is a internet of nerves that regulates unconscious body processes.
However many exceptions to this have been found.
The two systems work in conjunction to manage the bodys responses depending upon the situation and need.
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Some people experience one cluster of symptoms at one time, and another set of symptoms at other times.
Diagnosing an autonomic disorder is often tricky since both the physical exam and laboratory tests can come back normal.
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