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Multiple Sclerosis Presentation: Dallia Facts: Madison Visuals: Anastasia Veloudos
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Causes and Conceptiom Causes and Conceptiom Degeneration of the nervous system is caused by an autoimmune response that destroys the nervous tissue due to multiple sclerosis (MS). MS may be caused by Genetic, environmental factors, and possibly even viral infection.
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Symptoms Symptoms include: 1. Tingling sensation, much like when a limb is asleep. 2. Slurred speech 3. Blurry or doubled vision 4. Loss of coordination 5. Muscle weakness
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Prevention Regular exercise may aid in the prevention of MS.
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Treatment(s) Treatments may include: 1. Steroidal drugs to treat relapses of the disease. 2. Human interferons 3. Regular exercise
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Cure(s) There are currently no cures for Multiple Sclerosis.
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Source(s) Magill’s Medical Guide, pages 1,999-2001 Webmd.com
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