Uhthoff's phenomenon
WORSENING OF NEUROLOGIC SYMPTOMS IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL, DEMYELINATING CONDITIONS WHEN THE BODY GETS OVERHEATED
Uhthoff's sign; Uhthoff sign; Uhthoff's syndrome; Uhthoff's symptom; Uhthoff Phenomenon; Uhthoff phenomenon; Uhthoff's Phenomenon; Utah's phenomenon
Uhthoff's phenomenon (also known as Uhthoff's syndrome, Uhthoff's sign, and Uhthoff's symptom) is the worsening of neurologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other demyelinating diseases when the body is overheated. This may occur due to hot weather, exercise, fever, saunas, hot tubs, hot baths, and hot food and drink.