multiple sclerosis michelle olson and jaclyn miller
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Etiology/Symptoms The cause to Multiple Sclerosis is unknown Numbness Vision loss Tingling Electric-shock sensations Tremors Slurred speech Fatigue DizzinessTRANSCRIPT
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Multiple SclerosisMichelle Olson and Jaclyn Miller
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Introduction
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
Myelin damage disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body
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Etiology/Symptoms
The cause to Multiple Sclerosis is unknown
Numbness Vision loss Tingling Electric-shock sensations Tremors Slurred speech Fatigue Dizziness
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Statistical Information
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Effects on Body
Higher risk for developing osteoporosis The body’s immune system Nerve and muscle troubles Weakened trunk muscles Immune cells attack
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Affects on Individual
Body temperature Depression Epilepsy
Driving Swimming Depression/Anxiety Medications
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Testing/Detection
There is no specific test to determine whether a person has MS, the following are ways that doctors can eliminate other potential diseases which are related to MS:
Blood tests Spinal taps MRI
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Therapies/Cures
Exercising Balanced Diet Relieving Stress Counselors/Doctors As of now, there is no known cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
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Drugs/Treatment Surgical options
Treatments: Physical therapy Muscle relaxants
Medicines include: Beta interferons Copaxone Tecfidera
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Prognosis
Average lifespan Suicide rates Secondary complications
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Conclusion
Multiple Sclerosis affects the nervous system which gradually impacts the whole body
Hundreds of people are diagnosed with MS each week Everyone has a different experience dealing and coping with MS There is currently no cure for MS but researchers are making major
progress towards finding one
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References
9 Complications of Epilepsy. (2015). Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.healthgrades.com
Healthline. (2015). Multiple Sclerosis by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You. Healthline Networks, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.healthline.com
Mayo Clinic Staff. (July 10, 2014). Diseases and Conditions Multiple Sclerosis. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.org
MS Statistics. (2015). Health Union, LLC. Retrieved from http://multiplesclerosis.net
Pietrangelo, A. (April 17, 2014). Multiple Sclerosis by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You. Retrieved from www.healthline.com
Rose M.D., J., Houtchens MSIII, M. & Lynch M.D., S. (n.d.). Lectures: Prognosis. Retrieved from http://library.med.utah.edu