ALS,GBS, polio & seizures

Question 1

define tonic- clonic seizures

Answer 1

seizure type most commonly associated with epilepsy & seizures in general
involves muscle spasms & jerks
after jerking stops, the person lets out a deep sign and normal breathing resumes

Question 2

define tonic seizures (grand mal seizures)

Answer 2

a type of generalized seizure affecting the ENTIRE BRAIN 
they become rigid
eyes roll back in head
back arches 
hard to breath 
gargling noises

Question 3

ALS & GBS both have dysphasia (difficulty swallowing) true or false

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what is the difference between a seizure and epilepsy

Answer 4

seizure= single occurence 
epilepsy= 2 or more unprovoked siezures

Question 5

what are some possible triggers for a seizure

Answer 5

flashing lights 
time of day/night
strokes
sleep deprivation
diet
stress 
drugs

Question 6

what is polio

Answer 6

contagious viral illness causing:
paralysis
difficulty breathing

Question 7

what is post-polio syndrome

Answer 7

cluster of disabling s&s that affect people  for several years after polio 
progressive muscle weakness
general fatigue with min activity 
muscle atrophy 
sleep related breathing disorders

Question 8

list some exercises for post-polio

Answer 8

bed rest
moderate exercise and strengthening
good diet

Question 9

What is GBS

Answer 9

Guillian Barre syndrome
most common form of neuromuscular paralysis
autoimmune disorder that attacks healthy nerve cells of the peripheral nervous system
no known cause

Question 10

which body part is FIRST affected by GBS?

Answer 10

weakness in the legs then progresses up

Question 11

what is the life expectancy after being diagnosed with ALS?

Answer 11

2-5-years