Diseases

Question 1

what is multiple sclerosis (CNS)?

Answer 1

An autoimmune disease, where the immune system attacks and destroys the myelin sheath of the nerve cells within the CNS.
the attacked nerve tissue is replaced by scar tissue.

Question 2

Effects of MS?

Answer 2

Tingling sensation
numbness to affected vision and incontinence
mobility can become difficult - simple tasks become impossible - fatigue and depression often occurring.

Question 3

what are the two main types of strokes?

Answer 3

Isachemic

Haemorrhagic

Question 4

What is an Isachemic stroke?

Answer 4

Clots block a blood vessel in the brain, depriving an area of the brain tissue of valuable oxygen and nutrients, causing the cells to die.

Question 5

what is an Haemorrhagic stroke?

Answer 5

where a blood vessel leading to the brain ruptures, cutting of blood supply. The escaping blood confined by the skull presses down on the brain tissue, damaging the cells.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of stroke (Brain)?

Answer 6

Numbness
weakness on one side of the body, one side of the face drooping
speech problems 
blurred vision
loss of conciousness

Question 7

long term effects of strokes.

Answer 7

difficulty swallowing 
incontinence 
memory loss 
depression 
angry outbursts 
mobility issues 
fatigue