Motor Neurone Disease Flashcards
1
Q
About
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ALS = most common form
Group of disorders
Loss of motor neurons in brain, brain stem + spinal cord
Neurodegenerative
2
Q
Symptoms (6)
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Muscle weakness Movement problems Changes to thinking + behaviour Emotional liability Swallowing difficulties Speech problems
3
Q
Treatment
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No cure
Targeted at changes in nutrition, respiration + physical functions
involves MDT
4
Q
Nutritional status
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Very individual Increased effort in breathing ALS - hypermetabolic by ~10% >10% weight loss = supplements Each 5% weight loss = 30% increased risk of death
