Disautonomia kucing
Also known as: Sindrom Key-Gaskell
Disautonomia kucing, juga dipanggil sindrom Key-Gaskell, ialah gangguan jarang di mana sistem saraf autonomik yang mengawal fungsi badan automatik merosot. Puncanya tidak diketahui. Menyebabkan gabungan gejala tersendiri iaitu anak mata melebar tidak responsif, hidung dan mulut kering, sembelit, pundi kencing membesar, muntah balik dan degupan jantung perlahan. Prognosis perlu berhati-hati, rawatan bersifat sokongan, sementara sesetengah kucing perlahan-lahan pulih sebahagian fungsi.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Disease
- Typical onset:
- Acute
- Body systems:
- Nervous, Multisystemic
- Affected species:
- CAT
- Reference codes:
- OMIA:312
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Merck describes dysautonomia as degeneration of the autonomic nervous system with characteristic multisystem signs and supportive care.
- Wikipedia — Wikipedia summarises Key-Gaskell syndrome as a rare autonomic degeneration of unknown cause in cats.
- OMIA
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