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==Cause== | ==Cause== | ||
The exact cause of NS3 is unknown, however most classify it as a non-inheritable genetic disorder. Symptoms generally appear without warning in the mid-to-late 20's, though the youngest confirmed diagnosis was | The exact cause of NS3 is unknown, however most classify it as a non-inheritable genetic disorder. Symptoms generally appear without warning in the mid-to-late 20's, though the youngest confirmed diagnosis was eight years old. The only acknowledged common trait among all carriers is that they were, in some fashion, shinobi, which causes some to speculate that the illness is triggered by a chakra-induced mutation of the genome. Others disagree with classifying all confirmed patients under the umbrella of one disease, due to the difference in family history, location, gender, age and bloodlines. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Once the symptoms of NS3 have manifested, the illness progresses rapidly with a life expectancy less than | Once the symptoms of NS3 have manifested, the illness progresses rapidly with a life expectancy less than a year. The disorder causes an almost autoimmunity like response as vital organs begin to aggressively deteriorate, especially the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. It can also causes severe damage to tenketsu pathways, making it difficult if not impossible to mold chakra. Since the disease progresses so aggressively it's hard to tell if the systems start to fail simultaneously or if something sets off a chain reaction seeing as by the time it's diagnosed several of the body's internal organs have already begun to fail. Brain function is relatively unaffected, however mental duress due to pain or other stress factors is common. | ||
The study and knowledge of long-term effects is almost entirely unknown, as only one known recipient | The study and knowledge of long-term effects is almost entirely unknown, as only one known recipient has lived more than a few years. | ||
===Cardiovascular System=== | ===Cardiovascular System=== | ||
Inflammation of the lungs and heart results in a chronic cough with blood-tinged mucus, shortness of breath and poor circulation. Breathing becomes increasingly more difficult, | Inflammation of the lungs and heart results in a chronic cough with blood-tinged mucus, shortness of breath and poor circulation. Breathing becomes increasingly more difficult, and oxygen support is generally needed within the first few weeks. Low circulation and and oxygen levels causes fatigue and helps expedite issues with malnutrition. | ||
===Digestive System=== | ===Digestive System=== | ||
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===Other Signs and Symptoms=== | ===Other Signs and Symptoms=== | ||
Though it cannot be accredited to any particular cause, migraines and body aches are also common issues that carriers of NS3 experience. | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
There is no known cure for NS3, and due to the damage that is done to the internal organs it can be very difficult to treat. The deterioration of the | There is no known cure for NS3, and due to the damage that is done to the internal organs it can be very difficult to treat. The swift deterioration of the various body systems makes it difficult to metabolize most common medicines, and further complications with the digestive and cardiovascular system means that most recipients experience side effects that are as bad, or worse, than the symptoms they are trying to combat. Because the illness is terminal, medics primarily focus on palliative care so the patient can maintain as much of their quality of life as possible. | ||
==Known Carriers== | ==Known Carriers== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
:* The original inspiration of NS3 (including it's name) is derived from cystic fibrosis, though it is not an exact comparison. The cause and several of the symptoms were changed to reflect how | :* The original inspiration of NS3 (including it's name) is derived from cystic fibrosis, though it is not an exact comparison. The cause and several of the symptoms were changed to reflect how the disease is represented in roleplay. Other influences include autoimmune diseases (such as myocarditis), and treatable but aggressive diseases (tuberculosis). | ||
Latest revision as of 15:16, 25 September 2014
NS3 is an extremely rare terminal illness with no known cause. It's aggressive ability to damage and destroy internal organs results in an extremely short and painful life expectancy once the disease manifests.
Cause
The exact cause of NS3 is unknown, however most classify it as a non-inheritable genetic disorder. Symptoms generally appear without warning in the mid-to-late 20's, though the youngest confirmed diagnosis was eight years old. The only acknowledged common trait among all carriers is that they were, in some fashion, shinobi, which causes some to speculate that the illness is triggered by a chakra-induced mutation of the genome. Others disagree with classifying all confirmed patients under the umbrella of one disease, due to the difference in family history, location, gender, age and bloodlines.
Symptoms
Once the symptoms of NS3 have manifested, the illness progresses rapidly with a life expectancy less than a year. The disorder causes an almost autoimmunity like response as vital organs begin to aggressively deteriorate, especially the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. It can also causes severe damage to tenketsu pathways, making it difficult if not impossible to mold chakra. Since the disease progresses so aggressively it's hard to tell if the systems start to fail simultaneously or if something sets off a chain reaction seeing as by the time it's diagnosed several of the body's internal organs have already begun to fail. Brain function is relatively unaffected, however mental duress due to pain or other stress factors is common.
The study and knowledge of long-term effects is almost entirely unknown, as only one known recipient has lived more than a few years.
Cardiovascular System
Inflammation of the lungs and heart results in a chronic cough with blood-tinged mucus, shortness of breath and poor circulation. Breathing becomes increasingly more difficult, and oxygen support is generally needed within the first few weeks. Low circulation and and oxygen levels causes fatigue and helps expedite issues with malnutrition.
Digestive System
Nausea is a common complaint from those with NS3 due to difficulty digesting food and liquids, resulting in little to no appetite and weight loss. Damage done to the kidneys and liver causes complications with metabolizing nutrients and medicines. Most patients are anemic to some degree.
Other Signs and Symptoms
Though it cannot be accredited to any particular cause, migraines and body aches are also common issues that carriers of NS3 experience.
Treatment
There is no known cure for NS3, and due to the damage that is done to the internal organs it can be very difficult to treat. The swift deterioration of the various body systems makes it difficult to metabolize most common medicines, and further complications with the digestive and cardiovascular system means that most recipients experience side effects that are as bad, or worse, than the symptoms they are trying to combat. Because the illness is terminal, medics primarily focus on palliative care so the patient can maintain as much of their quality of life as possible.
Known Carriers
Trivia
- The original inspiration of NS3 (including it's name) is derived from cystic fibrosis, though it is not an exact comparison. The cause and several of the symptoms were changed to reflect how the disease is represented in roleplay. Other influences include autoimmune diseases (such as myocarditis), and treatable but aggressive diseases (tuberculosis).