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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that results in scarring and damage to the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers. It most commonly appears in early adulthood and symptoms can include fatigue, numbness, vision problems, and impaired motor function. While the exact cause is unknown, it is thought to involve genetic and environmental factors triggering an autoimmune response. There is no cure for MS, but treatments aim to reduce frequency of flare-ups and slow progression by modifying the immune system.
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Causes for Marianne\'s vision and muscular difficulties
Causes may be due to genetic factors, environmental factors, viruses, or a combination of these,
and involvement of a slow- acting virus, one that is acquired early on but beginsits destructive
effects much later. Slow viruses are known to cause other diseases, including AIDS. In addition,
viruses have been implicated in other autoimmune diseases.
There are two main models of virally induced autoimmunity
Either of these models allows a role for genetic factors, since certain genes can increase the
likelihood of autoimmunity.
Environmental factors as well might change the sensitivity of the immune system or interact with
myelin to provide thetrigger for the secondary immune response. Possible environmental triggers
that have been invoked in Multiple sclerosis include viralinfection, trauma, electrical injury, and
chemical exposure, although controlled studies do not support a causative role.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease, meaning its cause is an attack by the body\'s own
immune syst. Forunknown reasons, immune cells attack and destroy the myelin sheath that
insulates neurons in the brain and spinal cord.This myelin sheath, created by other brain cells
called glia, speeds transmission and prevents electrical activity in onecell from short- circuiting
to another cell. Disruption of communication between the brain and other parts of the
bodyprevent normal passage of sensations and control messages, leading to the symptoms of
MS.
Muscle weakness may be due to reduced muscle strength. A voluntary muscle contraction is
usually generated when the brain sends a signal through the spinal cord and nerves to a muscle.
If the brain, the nervous system, the muscles, or the connections between are injured or affected
by disease, the muscle won’t contract normally and muscle weakness is the resultant symptom.
The symptoms of MS vary widely from person-to-person and from stage-to-stage of the disease.
Initial symptoms often include:
Weakness in one or both legs is common, and may be the first symptom noticed by a person with
MS. Musclespasticity, or excessive tightness, is also common and may be more disabling than
weakness. Double vision or eye tremor (nystagmus) may result from involvement of the nerve
pathways controlling movement ofthe eye muscles. Visual disturbances result from involvement
of the optic nerves (optic neutritis) and may includedevelopment of blind spots in one or both
eyes, changes in color vision, or blindness. Optic neuritis usually involvesonly one eye at a time
and is often associated with movement of the effected eye.
Sometimes antibodies may also block the function of a protein called a muscle-specific receptor
tyrosine kinase (TIE-roh-seen KIE-nays). This protein is involved in forming the nerve-muscular
junction. When antibodies block the function of this protein, it may lead to myasthenia gravis.
In myasthenia gravis, our immune system produces antibodies .
Immunodificiency
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease affecting nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with muscle movement, balance and vision
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1) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that predominantly affects younger women. SLE can affect almost every system in the body.
2) Management of SLE is individualized depending on symptoms but may include medications like NSAIDs, antimalarials, steroids, immunosuppressants, and cytotoxic drugs. Nursing care focuses on monitoring for organ involvement, managing pain and fatigue, health promotion, and supporting the patient.
3) Key aspects of the nursing care plan include assessing for symptoms, monitoring organ systems affected, educating the patient
Can vaccines cause autoimmune disorders
While some argue that vaccines can trigger autoimmune disorders, research shows no evidence that vaccines cause autoimmune diseases. However, vaccines may cause temporary flare-ups of symptoms in individuals already diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. Ongoing research continues to study possible links through various techniques, but current data suggests vaccines do not increase autoimmune disorder risk for most people. It remains unclear if very small high-risk groups could be affected.
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This document defines multiple sclerosis and discusses its pathophysiology, risk factors, classification, clinical features, investigations, and management. Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that damages the myelin sheaths around nerve axons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to demyelination and scarring. It typically affects young adults and is more common in females. While the cause is unknown, it may involve genetic and environmental factors. MRI is the most accurate test for diagnosis, showing lesions in the white matter. Treatment aims to reduce relapses using disease-modifying drugs like interferons or glatiramer acetate.
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