Multiple SclerosisMichelle Olson and Jaclyn Miller

Introduction

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord

Myelin damage disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body

Etiology/Symptoms

The cause to Multiple Sclerosis is unknown

Numbness Vision loss Tingling Electric-shock sensations Tremors Slurred speech Fatigue Dizziness

Statistical Information

Effects on Body

Higher risk for developing osteoporosis The body’s immune system Nerve and muscle troubles Weakened trunk muscles Immune cells attack

Affects on Individual

Body temperature Depression Epilepsy

Driving Swimming Depression/Anxiety Medications

Testing/Detection

There is no specific test to determine whether a person has MS, the following are ways that doctors can eliminate other potential diseases which are related to MS:

Blood tests Spinal taps MRI

Therapies/Cures

Exercising Balanced Diet Relieving Stress Counselors/Doctors As of now, there is no known cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

Drugs/Treatment Surgical options

Treatments: Physical therapy Muscle relaxants

Medicines include: Beta interferons Copaxone Tecfidera

Prognosis

Average lifespan Suicide rates Secondary complications

Conclusion

Multiple Sclerosis affects the nervous system which gradually impacts the whole body

Hundreds of people are diagnosed with MS each week Everyone has a different experience dealing and coping with MS There is currently no cure for MS but researchers are making major

progress towards finding one

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