Paralysis

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Paralysis

What is being done to stop this condition?

But paralysis is not curable

Occupational thearpy

Phsical therapy

What Causes Paralysis

Many sclerosis

Head injury

Damaged spinal cord

Caused by damage in the nervous system

How can it be prevented?

Don't drink often, only moderately

Don't smoke

Exercise more

Where a helmet when you ride your bike

Never dive in shallow water

Websites

https://www.medicinenet.com/paralysis/symptoms.htm

https://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/health/causes-of-paralysis

https://www.webmd.com/brain/paralysis-types#1

Statistics

Mostly Americans are affected by paralysis

It is not curable

The paralyzed muscles have to repair on there own

5.4 Million people

What are treatments for this condition?

Mobility aids

Pros They work really well and you won't get tired

Cons They are hard to use and you can't use them any place that has stairs

Supportive Devices like canes, braces, and ect

Con You will always have to carry them and you get tired

Pros It works and they are easy to use

Paralysis Description on a Cellular Level

It affects cell functions because they can't move

Breathing problems

Blood flow problem

Heart rate problems

The nervous system is affected by Paralysis

Then the body can't move

The brain can't send signals to other parts of the body