Heat linked to more emergency and urgent MS visits
Key Takeaway
In Chicago, extreme heat was linked to more emergency and urgent care visits with an MS diagnosis.
What They Found
Researchers looked for diagnoses linked to extreme heat in emergency departments and urgent care clinics. They found 33 types of diagnoses linked to heat. These included MS, kidney problems, and problems with the body's fluid balance. Skin conditions, injuries, and several other diagnoses were also linked to heat. The study found a link, but it did not show that heat caused these visits.
Who Should Care and Why
The study covered adults who visited emergency departments or urgent care clinics in Chicago. It included visits with many diagnoses, not just MS. People with MS may find it relevant because MS was among the diagnoses linked to extreme heat. The researchers did not report findings for any particular form of MS. The results describe patterns in care visits, not what happened to each person with MS.
Important Considerations
The study examined 916,904 visits by 372,140 adults from 2011 to 2023. It looked back at care records and compared visits with periods of extreme heat. It did not show whether heat caused an MS flare-up or worsened MS symptoms.
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