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Multiple Sclerosis
Autoimmune disease where the body is attacked by its own immune cells. Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS characterized by demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain sinal cord and optic nerves. TERM 2
Autoimmune response
DEFINITION 2 Chronic inflammation, demyelination, and scarring in the CNS TERM 3
4 types of Multiple Sclerosis
DEFINITION 3 Relapsing Remitting (most common) Primary-progressive Secondary-progressive Progressive-relapsing TERM 4
Clinical Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis
(W.D.S.S) (C.S.F.S)
DEFINITION 4 Weakness and paralysis Diplopia Scanning Speech Spasticity of Muscles (Give Baclofen) Constipation, Spastic Bladder, Flaccid Bladder, Possible sexual dysfunction TERM 5
Lhermitte's Sign
DEFINITION 5 Like an electric shock runnind down their body
Cereballar Manifestations (N.A.D.D)
Nystagmus (REM) Ataxia Dysarthria Dysphagia TERM 7
Emotional Manifestations (A.D.E)
DEFINITION 7 Anger Depression Euphoria TERM 8
CSF analysis
DEFINITION 8 Increase in oligoclonal immunoglobulin G Increase in Lymphocytes and Monocytes TERM 9
Evoked Potential
DEFINITION 9 Measure of electrical activity, responses are often delayed because of decreased nerve conduction from the eye and ear to the brain TERM 10
Corticosteroids
DEFINITION 10 Treat acute exacerbations by reducing edema and inflammation at site of demyelination Too many cause Cushing's Syndrome
Indicates Autoimmune Disease
Presence of ANA (Antinuclear antibody) Must be very careful around people with germs Teach skin protection
