Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DEMYELINATION)
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DEMYELINATION
- D-Diploplia
- E-Eye movement painful
- M-Motor: weakness and spasticity
- Y-nYstagmus
- E-Elevated temperature
- L-Lhermitte’s phenomenon
- N-Neuropathic pain
- A-Ataxia
- T-Talking slurred
- I-Impotence
- O-Overactive bladder
- N-Numbness
Description
Common symptoms associatied with multiple sclerosis, a disease that causes demyelination in the central nervous system
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