Multiple Sclerosis - Answer Presentation
Women aged 20 to 50 had relapsing/remitting periods of symptoms (85% of the
cases). - The first episode resolves after a few days.
Fatigue, Intention Tremor, Nystagmus, and Scanning Speech (Charcot's Triad)
Smoker
Vitamin D levels have decreased geographically.
Heat briefly worsens symptoms.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive mental impairment that can occur in middle or
late age as a result of general brain degradation. It is the leading cause of early
senility.
Parkinson's Disease - Answer Presentation
- Resting tremor (relieved by doing active motions)
- Rigidity (drooling and reduced blinking)
- Slower motor control (Bradykinesia, Hypokinesia, and Akinesia).
- Muscle pains and fatigue.
- Mask-like facial expression.
- Usually older males.
- Festive gait
, - Dysphagia, constipation.
Stroke - Answer Presentation:
Disorientation
Dizziness
Drooping face
Ataxia
Loss of Speech
loss of eyesight
Bell's Palsy - Answer Presentation
- Pain behind the ear before facial paralysis.
- Paresis with an insidious onset; 'woke up with it'
- Numbness or heaviness sensation in the face
- Facial weakness.
- Facial deformity.
- Dry tongue, dry eyes.
- Unable to close one eye.
- Hyperacusis.
- Taste deficit.
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