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hypothalamic dysfunction

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hypothalamic dysfunction
Endocrinology Any alteration in hypothalamic activity–eg, heart rate, ↑ breathing, ↑ blood flow, dilate pupils.


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As energy stores are depleted, hypothalamic dysfunction occurs early on, resulting in the disordered sleep, autonomic dysfunction, low body temperatures, and hormonal dysfunctions commonly seen in these syndromes.
Among such diseases include Kallmann syndrome, hypothalamic dysfunction, hypopituaitarism, and hyperprolactinemia.
Duration of headache The periodicity of the headache may implicate hypothalamic dysfunction but migraine has longer duration of head than cluster.
 
 
 
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