AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA
\ɔːtənˈɒmɪk dˌɪsɹɪflˈɛksi͡ə], \ɔːtənˈɒmɪk dˌɪsɹɪflˈɛksiə], \ɔː_t_ə_n_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_k d_ˌɪ_s_ɹ_ɪ_f_l_ˈɛ_k_s_iə]\
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A syndrome associated with damage to the spinal cord above the mid thoracic level (see SPINAL CORD INJURIES) characterized by a marked increase in the sympathetic response to minor stimuli such as bladder or rectal distention. Manifestations include HYPERTENSION; TACHYCARDIA (or reflex bradycardia); FEVER; FLUSHING; and HYPERHIDROSIS. Extreme hypertension may be associated with a CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp538 and 1232; J Spinal Cord Med 1997;20 (3):355-60)
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