MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Disease information
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Multiple sclerosis
.
A
chronic
condition that affects many
functions
of the
nervous
system
.
A
third of patients are affected by mild, non - progressive.
Another third is deteriorating slowly, with outbreaks (per season)
The rest is deteriorating rapidly.
Young adults (20 to 40 years, both sexes, more
common
in women)
Forecast.
Sometimes there are
spontaneous
healing.
However, the majority of cases of
multiple
sclerosis
is incurable.
The symptoms may be relieved or controlled, and stabilized the
disease
for months or years.
Life expectancy can reach 20 or 30 years.
They continue scientific research into the causes and treatment, and there are hopes of finding
a
treatment and cure.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
DIAGNOSIS:
His own observation of symptoms.
Medical history and physical examination by your physician.
It might be advisable to consult the neurologist.
EEG.
TAC.
Analysis of
spinal
fluid.
TREATMENT:
General Measures.
Try to lead
a
life as
normal
as possible, avoiding fatigue.
Avoid heat environments (up under the shower)
The heat can worsen symptoms temporarily.
Some unscrupulous doctors offer treatments without value.
Before paying, check with their doctors any unconventional treatment being offered.
Medication.
Your
doctor
may prescribe:
Medication with cortisone during periods of relapse or worsening symptoms.
Muscle
relaxants to control the spasms.
Activity
.
Stay as active as you can.
Diet.
Follow
a
normal
diet, well - balanced, high in fiber to avoid constipation.
Tell your
doctor
if.
Have symptoms of
multiple
sclerosis
.
The following occurs during treatment:
Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Sudden increase in weakness.
Chills and fever or other symptoms of
infection
.
Complications.
Urinary
tract
infections
caused by disturbances in
bladder
or bowel.
Ulcerations for
a
prolonged stay in bed.
Constipation by inactivity.
Risk Factors.
In
children
and adolescents living in cold climates.
Then transfer them to more
benign
weather does not help them.
Prevention.
For the moment,
has
no prevention,
but
therapy can shorten the duration of relapses.
Avoid
infections
, which cause relapses.
Causes.
Unknown.
Research suggests that
multiple
sclerosis
may be caused by an autoimmune
disorder
or
a
slow - acting virus.
Dissolve parts of the white matter of the brain and
spinal
cord, which can not lead
a
normal
nerve impulses.
Signs and symptoms.
Signs.
Early stage:
Fuzzy eye
problems
such as blurred vision or double vision intermittent.
Weakness, difficulty walking or maintaining balance.
Slight loss of sensitivity, numbness or tingling.
Later stage:
Pronounced weakness, tremors.
Difficulties of
diction
.
Loss of control over
bladder
or bowel.
Sharp and sudden changes of mood.
Sexual
impotence
in men.
SYMPTOMS.
The signs and symptoms vary widely depending on the individual.
It is sometimes confused with emotional disturbances or "nerve".
The
disease
typically presents
a
sender symptoms worsen sharply during
a
season, after improving for
a
time, until the next relapse.
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