Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.
What is MS? | National MS Society - National Multiple Sclerosis …
WEBMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the protective cover around nerves called myelin in your central nervous system. It can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, numbness and memory issues. While there isn’t a cure, treatment options can help you manage symptoms and slow disease progression.
Multiple sclerosis - Wikipedia
WEBMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · There is no cure for multiple sclerosis. Treatment typically focuses on speeding recovery from attacks, reducing new radiographic and clinical relapses, slowing the progression of the disease, and managing MS symptoms. Some people have such mild symptoms that no treatment is necessary. Multiple sclerosis research laboratory at Mayo …
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More
WEBMay 26, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition involving your central nervous system (CNS). With MS, your immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective layer around nerve fibers. MS...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms and Early Warning Signs of MS …
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Signs and Common Symptoms. Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on February 20, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. What Does MS Feels Like? Early...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBOverview. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body attacks itself by mistake. MS is an unpredictable disease that affects people differently. Some people with MS may have only mild symptoms.
What is Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society
WEBMultiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a complex disease that affects countless individuals around the world. Learn what causes MS, the different types of MS, and more.
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis | National MS Society
WEBThe symptoms of multiple sclerosis are variable and unpredictable. No two people have exactly the same symptoms, and symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. One person might experience only one or two of the possible symptoms. Another may experience many more. Learn more about your symptoms or those of someone you care about.
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