Case Study #2 A 35 yr old man goes to his family physician because he has been exhibiting the following symptoms over the past few weeks and they have been worsening: weakness, spasticity in the right leg, difficulties with balance, fatigue and malaise. Lab results reveal abnormalities in CSF and MRI brain scan. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. 1. Describe in detail how the deterioration of nervous system strength and stability causes the physical symptoms. 2. Describe in detail how CSF imbalance causes the physical symptoms.

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**Case Study #2**

A 35-year-old man goes to his family physician because he has been exhibiting the following symptoms over the past few weeks and they have been worsening: weakness, spasticity in the right leg, difficulties with balance, fatigue, and malaise. Lab results reveal abnormalities in CSF and MRI brain scan. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

1. Describe in detail how the deterioration of nervous system strength and stability causes the physical symptoms.

2. Describe in detail how CSF imbalance causes the physical symptoms.
Transcribed Image Text:**Case Study #2** A 35-year-old man goes to his family physician because he has been exhibiting the following symptoms over the past few weeks and they have been worsening: weakness, spasticity in the right leg, difficulties with balance, fatigue, and malaise. Lab results reveal abnormalities in CSF and MRI brain scan. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. 1. Describe in detail how the deterioration of nervous system strength and stability causes the physical symptoms. 2. Describe in detail how CSF imbalance causes the physical symptoms.
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