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Autonomic hyperreflexia associated with exacerbation of reflex sympathetic dystrophy
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus 43210, USA.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Autonomic hyperreflexia, a condition in spinal cord injury patients, involves intense sympathetic nervous system activity. This case study highlights its role in pain, supporting current treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Autonomic Nervous System Research
- Spinal Cord Injury Studies
Background:
- Autonomic hyperreflexia (AH) is characterized by excessive sympathetic nervous system (SNS) outflow below the level of spinal cord injury (SCI).
- This response to noxious stimuli can cause significant sudomotor and vasomotor changes.
- AH following SCI offers a unique model for studying the autonomic nervous system.