A patient with polyneuropathy reports heat intolerance, excessive sweating, and dizziness from drops in blood pressure. These symptoms indicate that which type of nerves are affected?
Explanation
Polyneuropathy can affect different types of nerves. When autonomic nerves are involved, it disrupts the body's automatic functions, leading to symptoms like abnormal sweating, blood pressure dysregulation (dizziness), and heat intolerance.
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