Uhthoff's phenomena are transient disturbances in neurological functioning that can be triggered by an increase in core body temperature in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this article, Frohman et al. discuss the pathophysiological underpinnings of Uhthoff's phenomena, and highlight the importance of differentiating between these events and true MS exacerbations in the clinic.
- Teresa C. Frohman
- Scott L. Davis
- Elliot M. Frohman