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Neuro-Disorders Flashcards

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Multiple Sclerosis

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progressive degeneration of CNS myelin to cause plaques which decreases conduction and causes muscle weakness and seizures

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Is multiple sclerosis autoimmune? How is it treated?

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It is autoimmune
Immunosuppressants and steroid treatments

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Epilepsy

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seizures due to asynchronous neural discharge sometimes with complete involuntary contraction of skeletal muscles

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What causes epilepsy?

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hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, meningitis, head trauma, visual cues (flashing light)

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How do you treat epilepsy?

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anti-seizure medication which stablizes Na channels, GABAergic to increase inhibitory NT, sodium valproate

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