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Medical Conditions - Heat Intolerance

Heat intolerance is a feeling of remaining overheated when the temperature of the body becomes raised. The symptoms are feeling extremely hot in warm temperatures, excessive sweating, exhaustion, fatigue during warm weather, nausea, vomiting, and mood changes. It is often caused due to a disorder in the autonomic nervous system called dysautonomia. The other causes are age, medication, sensory issues, neurological problems. It is managed by avoiding direct sunlight, wearing loose-fitting clothes, avoiding alcohol, and taking a cool bath.

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Is heat sensitivity common in MS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Temperature sensitivity, especially to heat, is a common symptom for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

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Dr. Prabhakaran

Dr. Prabhakaran

Can cleaning the teeth cause sensitivity to heat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sensitivity is a common encounter after scaling and cleaning. I reckon you should try toothpastes which help reduce sensitivity.

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