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Autonomic hyperreflexia is a reaction of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system to over-stimulation. This reaction may include high blood pressure, change in heart rate, skin color changes (pallor, redness, blue-gre...
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Symptoms
Symptoms can include any or all of the following: Fever; Goose bumps; Flushing; Lightheadedness or dizziness; Bladder o...
Causes
The most common cause of autonomic hyperreflexia is spinal cord injury. Stimuli which are otherwise tolerated in health...
Tests
High blood pressure; Slow pulse or fast pulse. A complete neurological and medical examination must be performed. Patie...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the cause. Offending medications or drugs must be discontinued. Any underlying illness that is cau...
Complications
Complications may occur as a result of side effects of medications. Severe reduction of the pulse rate may result in a ...
Prevention
Prevention of autonomic hyperreflexia includes avoiding medications that cause this condition or make it worse. In the ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of autonomic hyperreflexia.
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