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Whilst the symptoms mentioned above are experienced my people with multiple sclerosis, there are also many other symptoms incorporated with this disease. These may include general weakness, difficulties moving, pressure sores (decubiti), bladder symptoms, bowel symptoms, pain and numbness.
Numbness:
Numbness is a symptom which is bothersome rather than disabling and refers to the loss of sensation in areas of the body. The main body parts which are affected by this include the hands, feet, lower legs and chest. Exercise is one of the main treatments for numbness as it promotes blood circulation and flexing of the limbs.
Pressure Sores:
Pressures sores as shown on the image on the right are breaks in the skin due to pressure applied to the affected area. They may occur due to pressure from a bed or a wheelchair. Over time, these pressure sores tend to increase in size and worsen if not treated immediately. They may also become life threatening in some occasions. The progressively increase and isn't usually noticed at first sight. It appears with no initial pain however, as the holes in the skin expand, blood flow is affected in the area.
Numbness:
Numbness is a symptom which is bothersome rather than disabling and refers to the loss of sensation in areas of the body. The main body parts which are affected by this include the hands, feet, lower legs and chest. Exercise is one of the main treatments for numbness as it promotes blood circulation and flexing of the limbs.
Pressure Sores:
Pressures sores as shown on the image on the right are breaks in the skin due to pressure applied to the affected area. They may occur due to pressure from a bed or a wheelchair. Over time, these pressure sores tend to increase in size and worsen if not treated immediately. They may also become life threatening in some occasions. The progressively increase and isn't usually noticed at first sight. It appears with no initial pain however, as the holes in the skin expand, blood flow is affected in the area.
Picture Taken From:
Bed-sores-info.net (n.d.) Untitled. [online] Available at: http://bed-sores-info.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Bed-sores.jpg [Accessed: 25
Mar 2013].
Bed-sores-info.net (n.d.) Untitled. [online] Available at: http://bed-sores-info.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Bed-sores.jpg [Accessed: 25
Mar 2013].