Pubertal Hormonal Changes and the Autonomic Nervous System: Potential Role in Pediatric Orthostatic Intolerance

Pubertal Hormonal Changes and the Autonomic Nervous System: Potential Role in Pediatric Orthostatic Intolerance

Puberty is initiated by hormonal changes in the adolescent body that trigger physical and behavioral changes to reach adult maturation. As these changes occur, some adolescents experience concerning pubertal symptoms that are associated with dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Vasovag...

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Main Authors: Kassandra E. Coupal, Natalie D. Heeney, Brooke C. D. Hockin, Rebecca Ronsley, Kathryn Armstrong, Shubhayan Sanatani, Victoria E. Claydon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
puberty
syncope
orthostatic intolerance
vasovagal
POTS
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2019.01197/full

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