Multiple Sclerosis E&P Flashcards

1
Q

True or False:MS is an autoimmune disease?

A

True

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2
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True or False: Cause is demyelination in the muscles?

A

False: Demyelination in brain and spinal chord.

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3
Q

More frequent in Temperate or Tropical?

A

Temperate (patients first 15 years)

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4
Q

More women or men?

A

Women

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5
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True or False: Age is 40-50?

A

False: 20-40

Maybe begun in adolescence

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6
Q

Symptoms?

A

1) numbness
2) weakness of a hand or leg
3) Visual Disturbances

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7
Q

Suspected Virus causing MS?

A

Epstein Barre

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8
Q

TCM Cause / Etiology?

A

Etiology: External or Internal Invasion of Damp Heat Evils. Namely (diet & overtaxation)

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9
Q

TCM Pattern?

A

Phlegm Heat Internally Brewing

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10
Q

Tx Principle?

A

Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm

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