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. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves. Signs and symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount of nerve damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms. There's no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the
brain and spinal cord. Early MS symptoms include weakness, tingling, numbness, and blurred vision. Other signs are muscle stiffness, thinking problems, and urinary problems. Treatment can relieve MS symptoms and delay disease progression. Scientists do not know exactly what causes MS, but they believe it is an autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system (CNS). When a person has an autoimmune disease, the
immune system attacks healthy tissue, just as it might attack a
virus or bacteria. In the case of MS, the
immune system attacks the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers, causing inflammation. Myelin also helps the nerves conduct electrical signals quickly and efficiently. The information can be published in our peer reviewed journal with impact factors and are calculated using citations not only from research
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