Myology
The Tired Swimmer
Case Two
BIO: 201-104
November 11, 2010
Part I: Meet Annie 1. What vital signs or symptoms does Annie exhibit? a. Blurred vision and eye strain b. Hands ache and feel weak c. Gasping for air d. Weakness & Constant fatigue 2. Can you see any common features in Annie’s signs and symptoms?
With blurred vision and eyestrain we must look at the optic nerve within the brain. From there, what could be causing the difficulty breathing and weakness? It must be a neurological problem involved with the synaptic centers. Since Annie is having such problems when she is working out hard and just playing around it can’t be related always to work, but to everyday tasks as well. Often we see that having eyestrain is just the beginning. Whenever you don’t see well other factors will play into it, like headaches, soreness, and fatigue. After working out though, we often have lactic acid buildup, which will cause fatigue and muscle weakness, so we must rule that out. 3. Why is Annie having problems breathing?
Breathing is an involuntary function of the respiratory system. In the spinal cord there are nerves that are in charge of these involuntary functions. The apneustic center is the “regulatory area located in the pons; stimulates the inspiratory center to increase the length and depth of inspiration” (Patton, page G-3, 2010). There is also the medullary rhythmicity centers in the medulla oblongata that adjusts the rate of breathing. By having multiple sclerosis, Annie is having degeneration of this area since it is apart of the brain and spinal cord. 4. What are the possible reasons for Annie’s condition?
It seems as if Annie is exhibiting signs and symptoms that are common with the nervous system. By having vision problems resulting in weakness, Annie exhibits symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a “complex and unpredictable neurological disease, usually diagnosed in early
Case Two
BIO: 201-104
November 11, 2010
Part I: Meet Annie 1. What vital signs or symptoms does Annie exhibit? a. Blurred vision and eye strain b. Hands ache and feel weak c. Gasping for air d. Weakness & Constant fatigue 2. Can you see any common features in Annie’s signs and symptoms?
With blurred vision and eyestrain we must look at the optic nerve within the brain. From there, what could be causing the difficulty breathing and weakness? It must be a neurological problem involved with the synaptic centers. Since Annie is having such problems when she is working out hard and just playing around it can’t be related always to work, but to everyday tasks as well. Often we see that having eyestrain is just the beginning. Whenever you don’t see well other factors will play into it, like headaches, soreness, and fatigue. After working out though, we often have lactic acid buildup, which will cause fatigue and muscle weakness, so we must rule that out. 3. Why is Annie having problems breathing?
Breathing is an involuntary function of the respiratory system. In the spinal cord there are nerves that are in charge of these involuntary functions. The apneustic center is the “regulatory area located in the pons; stimulates the inspiratory center to increase the length and depth of inspiration” (Patton, page G-3, 2010). There is also the medullary rhythmicity centers in the medulla oblongata that adjusts the rate of breathing. By having multiple sclerosis, Annie is having degeneration of this area since it is apart of the brain and spinal cord. 4. What are the possible reasons for Annie’s condition?
It seems as if Annie is exhibiting signs and symptoms that are common with the nervous system. By having vision problems resulting in weakness, Annie exhibits symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a “complex and unpredictable neurological disease, usually diagnosed in early