{"id":1547,"date":"2023-05-24T13:16:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T13:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etssurgerysideeffects.com\/?page_id=1547"},"modified":"2024-05-10T03:45:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T03:45:43","slug":"35-the-hypothalamus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etssurgerysideeffects.com\/?page_id=1547","title":{"rendered":"35. The Hypothalamus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Hypothalamus<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1551\" width=\"406\" data-init-width=\"750\" height=\"271\" data-init-height=\"500\" title=\"hypothalamus-damage-1\" src=\"https:\/\/etssurgerysideeffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hypothalamus-damage-1.png\" data-width=\"406\" data-height=\"271\" style=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What Is the Function of the Hypothalamus?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">When the sympathetic nerve is cut during ETS Surgery, this often impairs communication between your hypothalamus and other parts of your body. The hypothalamus is a structure located in the center of the brain that serves as &nbsp;the primary link between the central nervous system and the endocrine system. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/endocrine-disruption\/what-endocrine-system\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">endocrine system<\/a>&nbsp;is responsible for releasing different hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to help the body function properly. It is involved with different processes of the body including communicating with the autonomic nervous system (which controls automatic life-sustaining functions), developing the reproductive system, and regulating metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Additionally, the hypothalamus is responsible for maintaining <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=what+is+homeostasis+in+the+body&amp;sca_esv=561590507&amp;sxsrf=AB5stBgoTIaJ5eKgX4w_yGf2BzISbnDN8w%3A1693477086695&amp;ei=3mjwZML2KYPUseMP1LeiyAo&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjC3b_h1YaBAxUDamwGHdSbCKkQ4dUDCA8&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=what+is+homeostasis+in+the+body&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH3doYXQgaXMgaG9tZW9zdGFzaXMgaW4gdGhlIGJvZHkyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB5IrBxQgAhY-BNwAXgBkAEAmAHQAaAB2RCqAQYwLjExLjG4AQPIAQD4AQHCAgoQABhHGNYEGLADwgIKEAAYigUYsAMYQ8ICBxAAGIoFGEPCAggQABiKBRiGA-IDBBgAIEGIBgGQBgo&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">homeostasis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">, or a balanced state of physiological processes. The body must maintain steady levels of certain vital functions in order to achieve homeostasis. Functions controlled and regulated by the hypothalamus include:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Body temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Respiration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Digestive secretions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Hydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Breast milk production<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Salt and water balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Circadian rhythm (sleep-wake cycle)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Childbirth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Sex drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Emotions and behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Memory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">The body sends signals to the hypothalamus alerting it when there is an imbalance in any one of these functions. The hypothalamus responds by releasing hormones to balance the body. Each hormone has a specific role but they all work together to achieve homeostasis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">While the hypothalamus drives the production and release of hormones, it most often does so by secreting \u201creleasing hormones\u201d. These travel directly below the hypothalamus to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintrehab.com\/pituitary-dysfunction-after-traumatic-brain-injury\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pituitary gland<\/a>&nbsp;which then releases the hormones that travel throughout the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Damage to the hypothalamus can interfere with many biological processes, including homeostasis. Without the proper exchange of hormones, many organs cannot function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">When the sympathetic nerve is cut as part of ETS surgery, communication to the Hypothalamus is impaired causing a range of side-effects which include:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flintrehab.com\/fatigue-after-brain-injury\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Fatigue<\/a>&nbsp;and\/or insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Frequent thirst and\/or dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Unexplained weight loss or gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Changes in appetite or poor appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">High or low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Frequent urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Loss of vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Infertility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Symptoms of hypothalamus damage often evolve over time and is why the number of ETS related medical issues progressively increases over time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hypothalamus What Is the Function of the Hypothalamus? When the sympathetic nerve is cut during ETS Surgery, this often impairs communication between your hypothalamus and other parts of your body. 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