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Sudomotor Testing in Jacksonville, FL

Detect autonomic nerve damage affecting sweat glands

Sudomotor testing evaluates the function of small nerve fibers responsible for controlling sweat glands. Abnormal results may indicate autonomic nerve damage associated with neuropathy or other neurological disorders. Diagnostic services offered through Universal Neurological Care in Jacksonville include sudomotor testing to help detect early signs of nerve dysfunction affecting the autonomic nervous system.
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Sudomotor Testing in Jacksonville, FL

What Is Sudomotor Testing?

Sudomotor testing evaluates the function of the small nerve fibers that control sweating. These nerves are part of the autonomic nervous system, and abnormal function may suggest autonomic neuropathy or other nerve disorders. The test can be useful for patients experiencing unexplained sweating changes, tingling, burning pain, or symptoms associated with small fiber nerve damage. Because autonomic issues often overlap with broader neurological symptoms, patients may also need assessment through our neurology services.

Conditions Sudomotor Testing May Help Evaluate

Small Fiber Neuropathy

Autonomic Neuropathy

Dysautonomia

Diabetes-Related Nerve Damage

Burning Feet Syndrome

Nerve Dysfunction

Sweating Abnormalities

Peripheral Neuropathy

Autonomic Disorders

What to Expect During Sudomotor Testing

Some patients experience symptoms such as burning sensations in the feet, unexplained nerve pain, or abnormal sweating patterns. These symptoms may suggest damage to the small nerve fibers responsible for controlling sweat glands and autonomic functions. Sudomotor testing is often recommended when physicians suspect small fiber neuropathy or autonomic nerve dysfunction.
The test measures how sweat glands respond to gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin. Because sweat gland activity is controlled by small nerve fibers, the response provides insight into how well these nerves are functioning.
Abnormal results may indicate early nerve damage that might not yet appear in other neurological tests. Identifying these changes early helps physicians develop treatment strategies aimed at managing neuropathy or autonomic nervous system disorders.
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Safety and Effectiveness of Sudomotor Testing

Detects Small Fiber Neuropathy

Sudomotor testing evaluates nerve fibers responsible for sweat gland activity, which can reveal early nerve dysfunction.
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Minimal Discomfort Procedure

Gentle electrical stimulation is applied to the skin while sensors measure sweat response patterns.

Early Neuropathy Detection

Identifying autonomic nerve damage early helps physicians manage conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system.

Why Choose Universal Neurocare

The autonomic nervous system controls many essential body functions, including sweat gland activity. When small nerve fibers become damaged, patients may experience abnormal sweating patterns, burning sensations, or unexplained nerve pain.

Sudomotor testing helps clinicians evaluate the function of these small nerve fibers. By measuring how sweat glands respond to stimulation, physicians can detect early signs of autonomic nerve dysfunction.

At Universal Neurological Care, this test plays an important role in identifying neuropathies that may not yet appear on other diagnostic studies.


NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar TMS Therapy

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a non-invasive medical procedure that involves the use of magnetic fields to stimulate specific regions of the brain. It's primarily utilized as a treatment for various mental health conditions, notably major depressive disorder, where traditional therapies might have proven ineffective. During a TMS session, a coil is placed on the scalp, emitting magnetic pulses that target and activate specific brain areas associated with mood regulation. The procedure is generally well-tolerated and doesn't require anesthesia, allowing patients to resume their daily activities immediately after each session. TMS shows promise as a relatively safe and effective therapeutic option, offering a potential alternative for individuals seeking new avenues in managing their mental health challenges.
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Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures

We offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures aimed at addressing the complex array of neurological conditions that our patients may encounter. We usually refer out for advanced neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, and FDG PET Scans. However, we perform specialized electrophysiological studies like EEG and EMG in house. For EEGs, we are able to perform Routine EEGs in the office as well as Ambulatory EEGs at the patient’s house. In addition we can perform Sudo Scans to evaluate for small fiber neuropathy.

On our TBI Diagnostic side, we perform VNG, RightEye Oculometric Testing, Computerized Dynamic Posturography, Cognitive Testing (computerized & in-person), and specialized EEGs such as WAVi EEG and Quantitative EEG. In certain cases, we can also offer the Smell Test (UPSIT) and Heart Rate Variability Testing.

Therapeutic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

The therapeutic options at our practice encompass medication management for various neurological indications. We offer Botox injections for conditions such as chronic migraine and spasticity. In addition we perform various nerve blocks and pain procedures such as trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks, median nerve blocks, etc. We perform sphenopalatine ganglion blocks for our acute Migraine patients. We perform acupuncture for Neurological indications.

TBI Rehabilitation

TBI Rehabilitation

For our TBI rehab, we perform one-on-one traditional cognitive therapy with our Speech and Language Pathologist and Computerized cognitive therapy using Rehacom. We can perform oculometric therapy using RightEye. We can perform Neurobiofeedback using the BrainMaster system. We have the capability for Alpha Stimulation therapy for anxiety and Transmagnetic Stimulation for Depression.

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Sudomotor Testing Locations We Serve

Lake Lucina

Hillcrest

Riverside

Avondale

Murray Hill

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FAQS

Sudomotor Testing
Sudomotor testing evaluates small nerve fibers that control sweat glands. It is often used to detect early nerve damage that may not appear in standard neurological tests.
Patients experiencing burning sensations in the feet, unexplained nerve pain, abnormal sweating patterns, or suspected small fiber neuropathy may benefit from sudomotor testing.
Small nerve fibers are responsible for autonomic functions such as sweating and temperature regulation. Damage to these nerves may indicate early neuropathy even when other tests appear normal.
Patients searching for sudomotor testing near me can contact Universal Neurological Care in Jacksonville, where specialized diagnostic tools help detect early nerve dysfunction.

Sudomotor Testing

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