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A Medical Emergency Guide for Spinal Cord Injury (T6 & Above)
Autonomic Dysreflexia is a sudden, exaggerated response of the autonomic nervous system to a painful or irritating stimulus below the level of your spinal cord injury. This overreaction causes a rapid and potentially life-threatening spike in blood pressure. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate action.
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