Multiple Sclerosis (MS) attacks the central nervous system. MS affects the areas of the brain and the spinal cord. MS destroys cells that help carry electrical signals. This condition can damage or block nerve signals that control muscle coordination, strength, sensation and vision. MS is an autoimmune condition. It is a chronic and debilitating disease.
Signs and symptoms may vary, depending on the location and area MS effects. Here are some common symptoms of MS:
numbness and weakness
partial or complete vision loss
tingling or pain in parts of the body
tremors, lack of coordination
fatigue
dizziness
Cause of MS is unknown. Women are affected twice as often as men.
MRI is great to detect lesions in the brain and spine.
At this time there is no cure for MS. There are medications that patients with MS can take to help with symptoms. Some patients take physical therapy. Steroids are given to patients with an acute MS attack.
To learn more about MS you can go to these sites:
www.hopkins-arthritis.org
www.thiome-connect.com
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