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,Multiple Sclerosis This is the disseminated demyelination of the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal
cord
Chronic Characteristics of multiple sclerosis
Progressive
Degenerative nervous system
Females Multiple sclerosis has a higher incidence rate in this demographic
30-50 year old
Idiopathic Causes of multiple sclerosis
Immune response
Genetic
Cold climates (due to the lack of vitamin D) Multiple sclerosis usually occurs at this location
Chronic inflammation Three pathological processes of multiple sclerosis
Demyelination
Gliosis in the CNS
Relapsing-remitting Classifications of multiple sclerosis
Primary-progressive
Secondary-progressive
Progression-relapsing
Relapsing-remitting This classification of multiple sclerosis occurs in 90% of cases
No exacerbation of the disease Characteristics of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
It shows and goes away
It does not get worse
1-2 flare-ups every 1-3 years Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis usually occurs at this rate
Weeks to months Flare-ups from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis last for this long
Motor Signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis affect these things
Sensory
Cerebellar
Emotional
Weakness/paralysis of the limbs, trunk, head Motor signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Diplopia
Scanning speech
Muscle spasticity
Paresthesia Sensory signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Blurred vision
Vertigo and tinnitus
Decreased hearing
Chronic neuropathic pain
Lhermitte's sign
, Nystagmus Cerebellar signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Ataxia
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Fatigue
Bowel/bladder problem
Anger Emotional signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Depression
Euphoria
Infectious complications People with multiple sclerosis usually die due to this
25-30 years People with multiple sclerosis have a life expectancy of this
History of signs and symptoms Diagnostic tests for multiple sclerosis
MRI
LP for CSF
Inflammation (but not very useful) An MRI for multiple sclerosis shows this
Spinal tap A lumbar puncture is also called this
IgG CSF contains a plenty of this in multiple sclerosis
(MIC AWAITS) Treatments for multiple sclerosis
Muscle relaxants
Immunosuppressants
Corticosteroids
Anticholinergics
Water therapy
Antiepileptics
Immunomodulators
Tricyclic antidepressants
Stimulants (CNS)
Selective potassium channel blocker
UTI Immobility complications of CNS stimulants
Pressure ulcers multiple sclerosis can lead to this
Constipation
Confinement in bed
Extreme temperature This should be avoided with people who have multiple sclerosis
People who are ill
Fatigue
Myasthenia gravis This autoimmune disorder causes fluctuating weakness in the muscle due to
impaired acetylcholine receptors
Skeletal muscle Myasthenia gravis causes weakness in this type of muscle
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,Multiple Sclerosis This is the disseminated demyelination of the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal
cord
Chronic Characteristics of multiple sclerosis
Progressive
Degenerative nervous system
Females Multiple sclerosis has a higher incidence rate in this demographic
30-50 year old
Idiopathic Causes of multiple sclerosis
Immune response
Genetic
Cold climates (due to the lack of vitamin D) Multiple sclerosis usually occurs at this location
Chronic inflammation Three pathological processes of multiple sclerosis
Demyelination
Gliosis in the CNS
Relapsing-remitting Classifications of multiple sclerosis
Primary-progressive
Secondary-progressive
Progression-relapsing
Relapsing-remitting This classification of multiple sclerosis occurs in 90% of cases
No exacerbation of the disease Characteristics of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
It shows and goes away
It does not get worse
1-2 flare-ups every 1-3 years Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis usually occurs at this rate
Weeks to months Flare-ups from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis last for this long
Motor Signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis affect these things
Sensory
Cerebellar
Emotional
Weakness/paralysis of the limbs, trunk, head Motor signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Diplopia
Scanning speech
Muscle spasticity
Paresthesia Sensory signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Blurred vision
Vertigo and tinnitus
Decreased hearing
Chronic neuropathic pain
Lhermitte's sign
, Nystagmus Cerebellar signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Ataxia
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Fatigue
Bowel/bladder problem
Anger Emotional signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Depression
Euphoria
Infectious complications People with multiple sclerosis usually die due to this
25-30 years People with multiple sclerosis have a life expectancy of this
History of signs and symptoms Diagnostic tests for multiple sclerosis
MRI
LP for CSF
Inflammation (but not very useful) An MRI for multiple sclerosis shows this
Spinal tap A lumbar puncture is also called this
IgG CSF contains a plenty of this in multiple sclerosis
(MIC AWAITS) Treatments for multiple sclerosis
Muscle relaxants
Immunosuppressants
Corticosteroids
Anticholinergics
Water therapy
Antiepileptics
Immunomodulators
Tricyclic antidepressants
Stimulants (CNS)
Selective potassium channel blocker
UTI Immobility complications of CNS stimulants
Pressure ulcers multiple sclerosis can lead to this
Constipation
Confinement in bed
Extreme temperature This should be avoided with people who have multiple sclerosis
People who are ill
Fatigue
Myasthenia gravis This autoimmune disorder causes fluctuating weakness in the muscle due to
impaired acetylcholine receptors
Skeletal muscle Myasthenia gravis causes weakness in this type of muscle
