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PUERTO RICO, weakness that persists
Sep 12, ' 08 3: 22 PM
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Weakness that persists
When we talk about sclerosis multiple-control, is common think of one at odds healthaffecting the quality of life. Part of this conclusion is derived from muscle weakness that characterizes to this condition. However, today there are new targeted therapies to greatly minimize theimpact of this disease in the patient, representing a greater hope in comparison past decades.
Condition o inflammatory
Dr. Angel r. Chinea Martinez, neurologist, explains that multiple sclerosis(MS) "is an inflammatory condition of the central nervous system". In these patients, the disease causes damage to the myelin (fatty tissue that surrounds and protects nerve fibers). This loss allows theformation of scar tissue called sclerosis. These areas also are known as plaques or lesions. As a result, the nerves are unable to transmit electrical impulses to and from the brain.
It isregularly diagnosed in patients between the ages of 20 and 45. However, although less frequently, also affects children. "In my Office, the youngest patient was diagnosed at age 9", wreveals the doctor.
"Ifit is not treated properly, the EM can lead to an inability", reveals the doctor. In fact, the quality of life of the patient "is affected with symptoms such as intolerance to heat (thereby increasingfatigue or tiredness), depression and anxiety". Others more severe tend to be "problems of memory, lack of concentration, chronic fatigue, problems with motor coordination and paralysis of limbs thatcan affect the ambulation (walking)".
Possible factors
Causes for your condition include infectious, genetic and environmental factors. With regard to the latter, is suspected of certainrelationship by a higher prevalence of the disease "in different geographical areas such as, for example, temperate zones and others of greater industrialization".
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