Download Neurological Disorders

Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
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Movement disorder that results from degeneration
of nerve cells in basal ganglia.
Cause: Unknown
 Environmental
factors may be key, especially
undetected viruses
Signs & Symptoms of PD
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Tremor
Rigidity
Loss of reflexes
Mask-like facial
expression
Treatment / Prevention of PD
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Medications
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Supportive care
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Prevention??
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
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Chronic, progression disorder
of unknown origin.
Possible causes:
 Viruses,
immunologic reaction
to virus, bacteria, trauma,
autoimmunity, and genetics.
 Cause remains inconclusive
Signs & Symptoms of MS
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Muscle impairment
Loss of balance / poor
coordination
Numbness / tingling
Difficulty speaking
clearly
Double vision
Treatment & Prevention of MS
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Currently, no cure
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Some therapies may help with symptoms
 Physical
Therapy
 Muscle relaxants
 Acupuncture
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Connection to Vitamin D???
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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AKA: Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Chronic, terminal, neurological disease
characterized by progressive loss of motor neurons.
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Cause: unknown
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Slightly more common in men
Symptoms of ALS
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Early symptoms include
 Tripping,
dropping things, abnormal fatigue of
arms/legs, slurred speech, muscle cramps
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As the disease progresses:
 Difficulty
in lifting, walking or using arms/hands,
chewing, swallowing and eventually breathing become
difficult
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Only affects motor neurons
Treatment / Prevention of ALS
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Early education to
patient and family on
how to care for
patient.
 Special
attention to
airway
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Can it be prevented?