Question 1

what is the definition or description of: hypothalamus?

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Regulation: An area of brain that deals with maintenance of homeostasis throughout the body.  Important for temperature, appetite, weight regulation, coordination with other areas of brain and pituitary.

Question 2

what are the causes and effects of having a defective hypothalamus?

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HP axis: Hypothalamus-pituitary axis (glands) in the brain produces important hormones that regulates your thyroid, testosterone, estrogen, steroid production. That regulate immune system, blood pressure, sugar level, sex drive, reproduction, menopause, obesity. Please, consult with your physician, endocrinologist. I have many patient with productive life despite having endocrine hormones conditions.

Question 3

are there ways to test your hypothalamus? i get really cold and hot easily.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Temperature instability, which can be seen in hypothalamic dysfunction, isn't the same as feeling hot or cold. It means that core temperature isn't stable. Some have unexplained fevers which alternate with low body temps. It is very unusual and not typically seen as an only symptom of hypothalamic damage.

Question 4

what is the cure for the hypothalamus?

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Makes no sense: Hypothalamus is not a disease or condition.  It is an anatomic part of the brain.  You need it to function.  Thus, there is no cure or treatment for a part of the anatomy.

Question 5

what is the prognosis of a stroke in hypothalamus?

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Hypothalamic stroke: The prognosis of a hypothalamic stroke is complex because there are many endocrine factors controlled from there, for example thyroid and many other hormones.  It would depend on the size and severity of the stroke.

Question 6

what tissues are controlled by the hypothalamus gland?

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The hypothalamus: is not a "gland." It's a part of the brain. It doesn't "control" any "tissues." The functions of the hypothalamus are far too numerous &amp; complex to be covered in 400 chsracters. A web search will turn up lots of information about it. Your curiosity is commendable but your question suggests to me that an introductory textbook of anatomy &amp; physiology would be very beneficial to your understanding.

Question 7

what does the paraventricular nucelus of the hypothalamus do?

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PVN: Contains nerve cells which are activated by stressful or physiological changes, leading to release of pituitary hormones, as well as regulating appetite &amp; autonomic functions.

Question 8

could damage to the ventromedial hypothalamus cause nystagmus?

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Hunger control: VMH is responsible for satiety. It is involved in Fear , feeding , thermorehulation and sexual activity. Nystagmus has many causes : vestibular disease, MS, Myasthenia Gravis, Lack of Vit B1 , commonly Ménière's disease,  even Diabetes.  Consult your Family Physician   if you are experiencing  abnormal movements of your eyes.

Question 9

any link between aspergers syndrome & hypothalamus dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There were news media reports in the mid 2000's regarding oxytocin & aspergers. The latest definitive article i found, from mit & published 2010, indicated the lower amounts of oxytocin produced could be implicated in social awkwardness of neuropsychiatric disorders. But did not have a cause & effect relationship. The hypothalamus is the last common neural pathway for social interaction in mammals.

Question 10

following a stroke that damages the hypothalamus, what would you expect the person to have problems with?

Accepted Answer

Basic dysfunctions: Specific manifestations can include: alteration of temperature control, blood pressure lability, hormonal disregulation (such as menstrual abnormalities, sleep-wake cycle changes, increased or decreased appetite/weight status. These may be permanent.

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