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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis. Collin Grogan ESS 363. What is Multiple Sclerosis?. Multiple Sclerosis- A progressive disease in which the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves degenerates and causes failures in the body’s neurological system. (Dunn J., Leitschuh C.). Description.

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Multiple Sclerosis

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  1. Multiple Sclerosis Collin Grogan ESS 363

  2. What is Multiple Sclerosis? • Multiple Sclerosis- A progressive disease in which the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves degenerates and causes failures in the body’s neurological system. (Dunn J., Leitschuh C.)

  3. Description -Autoimmune (immune system attacks the body instead of attacking bacteria in the body) -Effects protective covering of nerves known as the myelin sheath (demyelization)- scar tissue builds up and destroys the layer of myelin -after demyelization the nerves can not transmit signals properly or sometimes not at all

  4. Effects of Demyelization/MS • Blurs vision/eye pain/double vision • Decreases Coordination • Muscle stiffness • Difficulty controlling urination • Numbness/tingling • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgySDmRRzxY

  5. Effects Cont’d • Short term memory loss • Unclear thinking or “brain fog” • Decreased ability to make decisions/solve problems • Stress and fatigue may magnify symptoms

  6. Treatments • No cure • Treatments can help control symptoms and in some cases slow down the progression of MS

  7. Citations • Dunn, J., & Leitschuh, C. (2006). Special physical education. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt. • What is multiple sclerosis? what cause MS?.WebMD - Better information. Better health.. Retrieved April 27, 2010, from http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/guide/what-is-multiple-sclerosis. • Adaptations For Cognitive Changes in Multiple Sclerosis.EzineArticlesSubmission.Retrieved May 3, 2010, from http://ezinearticles.com/

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