Multiple Sclerosis Revision Questions Flashcards
1
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Mutiple sclerosis
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common amony young chidren due to changes of myelin sheath around nerve axons connecting different parts of brain function will reduce with time
2
Q
Causes
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common in identical twins
common amongest immediate family
background/ genetic/ immune factors
3
Q
Signs and symptoms
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muscle weakness vision disturbance paraestehtisa pain balance loss hearing loss dysarthria autonomic dysfunction tremor alterd reflexes spasticity loss of touch optic atrophy
4
Q
Mangement
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physion and occupational for functional loss
antibiotics
analgesia
steriods
antipasmodies
stem cell transplant to reboot the immune system
5
Q
Dental aspects
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limited mobility and psychological disorders
treat under LA - GA increase onset of brain damage
orofacial motor and sensory disturbance
enchanced trigeminal neuarlgia risk
difficult to retain denture
