Autonomic Hyperreflexia: Symptoms & Signs (Autonomic Dysreflexia, Dysreflexia, Hyperreflexia)

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Autonomic Hyperreflexia

Alternate Names : Autonomic Dysreflexia, Dysreflexia, Hyperreflexia

Autonomic Hyperreflexia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Autonomic hyperreflexia can cause the person's blood pressure to rise to a danger level. Symptoms may include:

blurred vision

excessive sweating

pounding headache

redness of the face

stuffy nose

The severity of the symptoms can depend on how high the blood pressure goes. The symptoms go away quickly once the blood pressure drops to healthy levels.

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Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 09/25/01

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