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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Multiple Sclerosis is an abnormal response of the body's immune system that is directed against the Central Nervous System.
- The Central Nervous System is composed of the...
- Brain
- Spinal Cord
- and the Optic Nerves
- The Immune System attacks the Myelin.
- Myelin is the fatty substance that surrounds/insulates the nerve fibers
- Damaged Myelin forms scar tissue (Sclerosis), giving the disease its name
- When Myelin or nerve fiber is damaged, nerve impulses are distorted causing multiple symptoms.
- Fatigue, Numbness, Weakness, Dizziness...
- Pain, Emotional Changes, Cognative Changes...
- Walking Difficulty, Vision Problems, Bladder Issues...
- Depression, and Spasticity
- The cause of MS is still unknown, but scientists believe that different factors can contibute to the being diagnosed with MS
- Lack of vitamin D
- Environmental factors
- Smoking increases your risk
- There are no "official" treatments, but there are steps to take to slow down the course of MS
- Medications are used to modify the disease course, treat relapses, and manage symptoms
- Medications are used to modify the disease course, treat relapses, and manage symptoms
- There are no "official" treatments, but there are steps to take to slow down the course of MS
- Not hereditary
- Lack of vitamin D
- The cause of MS is still unknown, but scientists believe that different factors can contibute to the being diagnosed with MS
- Fatigue, Numbness, Weakness, Dizziness...
- When Myelin or nerve fiber is damaged, nerve impulses are distorted causing multiple symptoms.
- Damaged Myelin forms scar tissue (Sclerosis), giving the disease its name
- Myelin is the fatty substance that surrounds/insulates the nerve fibers
- The Immune System attacks the Myelin.
- Brain
- The Central Nervous System is composed of the...
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