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Diff Diagnosis of Neuro Disorders

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Definition of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease)   A degenerative disease that involves both upper & lower motor neurons  
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Signs & Symptoms of ALS   Progressive muscle weakness, can affect muscles of respiration. Weakness may appear in hands first. Dysarthria, Dysphagia. Muscle atrophy, fasciculations, cramping(LMN signs). Spasticity, hyperreflexia (UMN signs). Often no sensory changes.  
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Definition of Bell's Palsy   An inflammatory response affecting Facial N. (CN VII) resulting in paralysis of muscles of facial expression.  
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Signs & Symptoms of Bell's Palsy   Depends on branch involved. May have difficulty wrinkling forehead, closing eye tightly, smiling. Loss of control salivation, uni facial weakness/paralysis, normal sensation. Mouth droop, decreased sensation ant 2/3 of tongue  
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Definition of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   A polyneuropathy of probable immune-mediated viral origin, results in symmetrical motor paralysis & progressive weakness that develops quickly (LMN disease)  
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Signs & Symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome   some sensory loss (stocking-glove) & paresthesias, ascending muscle weakness (distal to proximal), may produce full tetraplegia with respiratory failure, Tachycardia, abnormal cardiac rhythm & BP changes, slow recovery  
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Definition of Multiple Sclerosis   Demyelinating disease more prevalent in colder climates. Can be mild, have bouts of remissions and exacerbations or get progressively worse  
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Signs & Symptoms of MS   Sensory, including tingling, numbness, pain. Coordination problems & spasticity, fatigue (esp in afternoon), diplopia, B&B problems, communication disorders, psychosocial problems (euphoria, depression), adverse reactions to heat  
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Definition of Parkinson's Disease   Progressive disease affecting basal ganglia with decrease in dopamine production and/or receptors in brain  
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Signs & Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease   Tremor, Rigidity, fatigue, Difficulty initiating movement, bradykinesia, abnormal gait (festination), flexed posture, mask-like face, decreased postural reflexes, Behavioral changes such as memory loss  
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Behavioral changes in Parkinson's such as memory loss or apathy can result in what secondary effects?   Decubitus ulcers, muscle atrophy, contractures, decreased vital capacity, and falls  
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Definition of Post-polio Syndrome   Muscular dystrophy that occurs decades after the initial polio episode. New denervation occurs with asymmetrical muscle weakness.  
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Signs & Symptoms of Post-polio Syndrome   Myalgia, joint pain, variable asymmetrical muscle atrophy with decreased strength, excessive fatigue & decreased endurance contribute to loss of function  
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General treatment focus for ALS patients   Maintain respiratory function & activity levels, PROM exercise, positioning & skin care, prevent further deconditioning, avoid overworking muscles, teach energy conservation, symptomatic tx of pain, psychological support & reassurance  
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General treatment focus for patients with Bell's Palsy   Artificial tears or temp patch to protect eye, E-stim to maintain tone & support function of facial muscles, teach facial muscle exercises, provide functional retraining (chewing gum on opposite side)  
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General treatment focus for patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome   Ascending phase: respiratory function, PROM to tolerance, positioning, skin care. Stabilized: prevent injury to denervated muscle, avoid overuse/fatigue, gentle stretching initiate movement in controlled environment. Descending: muscle re-ed, energy cons  
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General treatment focus for patients with Multiple Sclerosis   Improve function, Prevent secondary problems (Skin care), Morning tx sessions preferable, Breathing exercises, PNF to tolerance, Amb or WC mobility, decrease tone, positive approach, fatigue could increase symptoms  
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General treatment focus for patients with Parkinson's Disease   Gait: increase stride width & length, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, PNF diagonals, ROM including PNF contract-relax, inhibitory casting, orthoses, Best to tx in morning following dopamine agonist administration  
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General treatment focus for patients with Post-polio Syndrome   Low-intensity exercise NEVER to fatigue, Stop exercise with pain or weakness, Orthotics as needed, focus on endurance & energy conservation techniques  
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Referred pain to Right Subscapular region with no musculoskeletal findings possibly indicates...   Gallbladder problems  
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Referred pain to Medial Left arm & Jaw with no muscuskeletal findings possibly indicates...   A Heart Attack  
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Referred pain to Thoracic region or flank pain with no musculoskeletal findings possibly indicates...   Kidney problems  
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Referred pain to Left Upper Quadrant and shoulder pain with no musculoskeletal findings possibly indicates...   Spleen Damage  
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Referred pain to Right Upper Quadrant with no musculoskeletal possibly indicates...   Liver Problems  
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