Increased Body Temperature = Uhthoff’s phenomenon

 

Uhthoff”s Phenomenon

 

When your body temperature is elevated, you might feel more neurological symptoms and signs. This phenomenon occurs in people with MS that are sensitive to body temperature changes. These neurological changes are temporary and resolve completely when your body temperature goes down. This phenomenon do not cause any consequences to the MS course.

 

Multiple causes can lead to increased body temperature and they are:

  • Stress
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Exercise
  • Daily activity

 

 

 

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