Multiple sclerosis
Also called: MS
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
In MS, resulting nerve damage disrupts communication between the brain and the body.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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