Multiple Sclerosis E&P Flashcards
1
Q
True or False:MS is an autoimmune disease?
A
True
2
Q
True or False: Cause is demyelination in the muscles?
A
False: Demyelination in brain and spinal chord.
3
Q
More frequent in Temperate or Tropical?
A
Temperate (patients first 15 years)
4
Q
More women or men?
A
Women
5
Q
True or False: Age is 40-50?
A
False: 20-40
Maybe begun in adolescence
6
Q
Symptoms?
A
1) numbness
2) weakness of a hand or leg
3) Visual Disturbances
7
Q
Suspected Virus causing MS?
A
Epstein Barre
8
Q
TCM Cause / Etiology?
A
Etiology: External or Internal Invasion of Damp Heat Evils. Namely (diet & overtaxation)
9
Q
TCM Pattern?
A
Phlegm Heat Internally Brewing
10
Q
Tx Principle?
A
Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm