electolyte/hypothalamus??

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We are discussing body temperature control of the body and seizures

induced by it. My son has very little body temperature control. But

in discussing hypothalamus(a part of the lower brain) I see that it

controls the electrolyte concentrations in the blood and if to high,

induces thirst. Would this be the same electrolyte issues due to the

use of miralax? I could be way off, but could explain the part of

the brain that could have some affects of the miralax. This area of

the brain has some control of hormones/hot flashes etc. Jennie<><

In addition to the regulation of fluid balance by means of the

hormone ADH the hypothalamus also contains a 'thirst centre' which

contains cells which are sensitive to the electrolyte concentrations

in the blood.

If the levels become too high they trigger off the sensation of

thirst.

Body temperature is also regulated by the hypothalamus. When the

body temperature rises messages from the temperature regulating

centre located within the hypothalamus cause the blood vessels in

the skin to be dilated and sweat gland activity to increase. If the

body temperature becomes too low the same centres contract the blood

vessels of the skin and cause shivering and horripilation (goose

pimples). The hypothalamus also controls appetite and food intake

mainly by detecting the levels of glucose in the blood.