demyelinating and non demyelinating conditions Flashcards
main difference in terms of sx
The main difference between demyelinating and non-demyelinating nervous conditions is that demyelinating conditions affect the myelin sheath that protects nerve cells, while non-demyelinating conditions cause other symptoms:
Demyelinating conditions
Symptoms include:
Vision changes
Tingling or numbness
Fatigue
Bladder or bowel problems
Difficulty walking
Muscle weakness or stiffness
Loss of reflexes and uncoordinated movements
Poorly controlled blood pressure
Dizziness
Racing heart beat or palpitations
Non-demyelinating conditions
Symptoms include:
Feelings of panic
Bodily symptoms
Sensory symptoms (such as sensing strong smells)
Feeling removed from themselves or looking at themselves from the outside
spontaneous episodes of tingling in his right arm and leg over the past few weeks which spontaneously resolved is potentially suggestive of a demyelinating disorder such as
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