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By: Lauren Bacchus & Casey Hansen
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A chronic disease that attacks the CNS.
Sclerosis = scar tissue ; The body's own defensive system attacks the myelin, that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers in the CNS.
The nerve fibers are damaged
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Fatigue Numbness Balance and coordination
problems Bladder dysfunction Bowel dysfunction Vision Problems Dizziness Sexual Dysfunction Pain Cognitive function Emotional changes;
depression Muscle spasms and
stiffness
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Involves an autoimmune process.
The antigen is unknown, therefore the cause of the disease is also unknown .
There is evidence pointing to a viral cause, but is yet to be proven
Environmental and genetic
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MS is most common in areas farther from the equator.
Caucasians with European ancestry but there are exceptions
Diagnosed between ages 20-50.2 to 3 times more women then men Not inherited
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Numbness and limbsSevere paralysisLoss of vision*Varies depending on the
person
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Incurable; The disease stays with you your entire life.
Life expectancy is the same as the unaffected.
A near normal life is possible in some cases.
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Two kinds Relapsing- remitting Secondary progressive
Man with relapsing-remitting
Secondary progressive
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There is no real cure
Slowing the disease course High doses of
corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation which can help treat attacks.
Rehabilitation; helps improve body function
Exercise and healthy diet
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http://www.nationalmssociety.org/about-multiple-sclerosis/index.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_sclerosis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/DS00188