Managing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis:
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Main Author: Schapiro, Randall T. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Demos Medical Pub. c2007
Edition:5th ed
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-198) and index
What is multiple sclerosis -- Managing the disease process -- Fatigue -- Spasticity -- Weakness -- Tremor and balance -- Paroxysmal symptoms -- Mobility: putting it all together -- Pressure sores -- Bladder symptoms -- Bowel symptoms -- Speech difficulties -- Swallowing difficulties -- Vision -- Pain -- Dizziness and vertigo -- Numbness, cold feet, and swollen ankles -- Cognitive difficulties -- Diet and nutrition -- Exercise -- Sexuality -- Adapting to multiple sclerosis
In clear, understandable language and with helpful illustrations, this book explores every symptom of MS and discusses clinically tested and proven methods for the proper and effective management of each. No symptom is omitted: from spasticity, tremor, weakness, and fatigue to bladder, bowel, and sexual difficulties. An enlightening overview of the characteristics of MS, a useful glossary of common medical terms, and a list of helpful exercises round out this comprehensive coverage. This extensively revised fifth edition remains the definitive guide to managing the symptoms of MS, but also
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 206 p.)
ISBN:1934559652
9781934559659

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