MS Flashcards
0
Q
Early Stage
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No Symptoms Weakness of muscle (Fingertips - distal parts) Visions Problems Balance is off Bladder issues - Lack of control Dizzy/Vertigo
1
Q
Signs and Symptoms
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Depends on size of lesions MRI to diagnose Needs to be at least 2 lesions Progress and remission alternate (Length of time varies) Recurrent attacks - End up in Wind Cold
2
Q
Mid Stage
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Worse Symptoms and more frequent Double vision Epilepsy Muscle spasm Lack of bowel control
3
Q
Late Stage
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Can’t walk
Muscle atrophy
Bladder/bowel = no control
Dementia
4
Q
Tests
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Ct Scan
MRI
5
Q
Tx
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Based on Wei Syndrome tx
Local & Distal
6
Q
Number on way to diagnose MS
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Find number 1 symptoms to pinpoint disease, no explanation for signs and symptoms
7
Q
Info
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Unknown cause May be an immune response Increased rate in Alberta Non specific symptoms Definite location - Damage in CNS
