Definition:
Schilder's Disease otherwise known as the Diffuse Myelinoclastic Sclerosis is a type of neurodegenerative disease tjhat manifest throough pseudotumoural demyelinating lesions and is considered as one of the borderline of multiple sclerosis.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through psychological examination as well as review of the personal medical history of the patient and undergoing imaging tests such as the MRI, X-rays and CT Scan.
Treatment:
Treatment includes administration of medicines and corticosteroids and undergoing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nutritional support.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms includes dementia, aphasia, changes in personality, seizures, difficulty in focusing, instable balance, incontinence, general weakness, vomiting, speech impairment and reoccuring headache.
Causes:
The exact cause of Schilder's Disease is not known though it may be linked to several other psychological and mental problems.
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