Demyelinating Diseases: Signs and Symptoms
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Which symptom is often one of the earliest signs of demyelinating diseases?

  • Memory Problems
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Numbness and Tingling (correct)
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • What type of pain arises from nerve damage in demyelinating diseases?

  • Dull Aching Pain
  • Neuropathic Pain (correct)
  • Throbbing Pain
  • Radiating Pain
  • Which symptom can be observed as a lack of coordination or unsteady gait?

  • Generalized Weakness and Fatigue
  • Ataxia (correct)
  • Memory Problems
  • Urinary Urgency or Incontinence
  • What can be severe and debilitating in some cases for individuals with demyelinating diseases?

    <p>Generalized Weakness and Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom may lead to difficulty in performing fine motor tasks or maintaining balance?

    <p>Coordination Problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by highly arched or very flat feet as a common symptom?

    <p>Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease typically begins with tingling and weakness in the feet and legs, spreading to the upper body and arms?

    <p>Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease may present with loss of vision and faded or less vivid colors as symptoms?

    <p>Neuromyelitis optical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by a problem with vision as one of its more obvious first signs?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with sudden onset symptoms such as headache, confusion, weakness, and numbness?

    <p>ADEM</p> Signup and view all the answers

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