Kinds of Physical Disabilities
There are various kinds of Physical Disabilities
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Disability due to Multiple Sclerosis
Definition
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which there is degeneration of the nerves of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).There is slowing down of the electrical impulses that travel along the nerves. In addition, the nerves also get damaged. A person faces problems with functions that are controlled by the nervous system such as vision, speech, walking, writing, and memory.
Symptoms
Visual disturbances like patch of blurred vision, red-to-orange or red-to-gray distortions (color desaturation),loss of vision in one eye or pain in the eye. Limb weakness Attention deficit Muscle spasms, fatigue, numbness, and prickling pain. Difficulty in judgement Sometimes loss of sensation, speech impediment, tremors, or dizziness. Some degree of memory loss Depression Sexual dysfunction and bladder control problems
Treatment
Medications can help ease MS attacks and possibly slow the disease.Sometimes surgical methods are also used. Physical therapy and other treatments help control symptoms -- and improve the quality of life.Alternative therapy includes a variety of disciplines that range from diet and exercise to mental conditioning to lifestyle changes. Examples inclusion of acupuncture, yoga, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, and massage.
Management
With pain and difficulty in movement, one may feel it a too heavier load to bear.The patient needs to manage the life style to cope up with the problem. The patient needs to learn to manage stress and maintain a positive physical, emotional and spiritual attitude towards life.A counselor can help the patient in that by designing strategies to gain a sense of control over life and thus improving the quality of life.. One needs to take care of oneself. Healthy , exercise, de-stressing techniques can help along with enough rest. One needs to consider life-planning issues, such as finances, work, adapting of home, and other practical issues. One needs to be proactive in health and educated.
