There could be some damage to the central nervous system but not very severe or the symptoms that Nick exhibits would be more severe. C. Diabetic neuropathies damage peripheral nerves. Which component of the reflex arc is most likely to be damaged in Nick’s situation? The component of the reflex arc that is most likely to be damaged in Nick’s situation would begin at the sensory neuron. Stimuli is still triggering the receptor but the information from the sensory neuron doesn’t continue the arc to the integrating centers to the motor neurons to the effectors which causes the absence of a reflex.
IVIG can potentially interfere with these autoantibodies as well as suppressing the response to proinflammatory cytokines, which are important in the mechanisms of CRPS pain and hyperalgia, in the peripheral and the central nervous systems. Pathophysiologic findings support a mechanism that may explain the results of this
What is Guillain-Barre’ syndrome? Explain in detail. Is Guillain-Barre’ syndrome often fatal? Guillain-Barre’ syndrome is an auto immune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). A person’s own immune system attacks the myelin sheath that surrounds the axon of the nerves.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, otherwise known as CJD, is a form of brain damage that leads to a rapid decrease of mental function and movement. CJD has been thought to be caused by a protein called prion. Prions cause normal proteins to fold abnormally, thus causing other proteins functions to then be affected. There are several types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease which are all very rare. CJD can be grouped in three categories: sporadic disease, familial cases, and iatrogenic cases.
Ultimately, the nerves themselves may deteriorate, a process that's currently irreversible. When any part of the myelin sheath or nerve fiber is damaged or destroyed, nerve impulses traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord are distorted or interrupted,
The varicella vaccine is known to cause the serious side effects in humans with immunodeficiencies, these side effects include infection after vaccination, pneumonia, encephalitis, and meningitis (Mercola, 2011). Equally important, the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine may cause seizures and short term joint
d. Being unbalanced e. Pains in feet f. Dizziness g. Both 5. Do you think the symptoms nick has described are likely caused by peripheral nerve damage? Could they be caused by damage to the CNS? h. Nicks damage is caused by the PNS not the CNS 6. Diabetic neuropathies damage peripheral nerves, which components pf the reflex arc is the most likely to be damaged in nicks situation?
Crohn's and a related disease, ulcerative colitis, are the two main disease categories that belong to a larger group of illnesses called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn's & Collitis Foundation of America, 2011). While the exact cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, the condition is linked to a problem with the body's immune system response. The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Like ulcerative colitis, another common IBD, Crohn's disease can be both painful and debilitating, and sometimes may lead to life-threatening complications. While there is no known cure for Crohn's disease, therapies can greatly reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and even bring about long-term remission.
A rare type of fatal herpes, called encephalitis, causes discolored lesions that are soft and appear in the gray and white matter of the brain. Herpes Simplex Virus testing is necessary to detect the virus if genital sores are present and if infants are suspected of having or contracting
According to the US National Library of Medicine, an allergy is an immune response or reaction to substances that are usually not harmful. In the case of this article, the allergy was in fact a severe allergic response, or anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis, being a type I hypersensitivity, is very rare and can be lethal. Anaphylaxis is triggered when the allergen enters the bloodstream and will take effect in a matter of minutes or even seconds. The immune system is our defense against foreign bodies that enter.