Reduced Control of Body Temperature
Spinal injuries have the potential to be devastating. This is chiefly because so many of the body’s functions and abilities are managed in some measure by the delicate nerves contained within the spine. Depending upon the site of the injury, the effects of a spinal injury may range from minor compromise of lower body motor control to paralysis of the entire body, including the parts responsible for regulating breathing. One of the most troubling and least considered potential consequences of a spinal injury is the reduction of the body’s ability to control its own temperature.
If you have suffered a spinal injury that has limited the effectiveness of your hypothalamus, contact the Harrisburg reduced control of body temperature lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511. We can help you obtain the financial compensation you need to address this serious medical concern.
The Importance of Proper Body Temperature
Although people generally pay little attention to the significance of maintaining the correct body temperature, the impact of unregulated elevation or lowering of the core temperature can be deadly. The human body is designed to operate at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and when the temperature deviates from that, the body’s systems and organs risk severe damage. A few potential outcomes that may be produced by an inability to control body temperature are:
- Cell death caused by overheating
- Brain damage
- Seizures
- Hypothermia
- Death
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Living with a spinal injury that leaves you unable to maintain proper body temperature requires many adjustments to your life and routines, in addition to vigilant care. This care, vital to your very survival, comes at a high premium and you should not have to shoulder the burden on your own. Contact the Harrisburg reduced control of body temperature lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.