Understanding the Root Causes of Multiple Sclerosis | Symptoms & Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

What is Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease of the central nervous system Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate effectively Causes of Multiple Sclerosis Myelin is the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects axons allowing healthy nerve conduction Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is believed to be an autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune cells attacks cells in the myelin The myelin is destroyed in many areas and this loss of myelin forms scar tissue called sclerosis When the nerves are damaged in this way, they can’t conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis The symptoms are often unpredictable and may be mild, severe,short-term or long-lasting. Symptoms can appear in many parts of the body depending on the location of affected nerve fibers Muscle symptoms Loss of balance Muscle spasms Numbness Problems moving arms or legs Problems walking Problems with coordination Tremor in one or more arms or legs Weakness in one or more arms or legs Bowel and bladder symptoms Constipation and stool leakage Difficulty beginning to urinate Frequent need to urinate Strong urge to urinate Urine leakage Eye symptoms Double vision Eye discomfort Uncontrollable eye movements Vision loss Numbness, tingling, or pain Facial pain Painful muscles spasms Tingling, crawling, or burning feeling in the arms and legs Other brain and nerve symptoms Decreased attention span Memory loss Difficulty reasoning Depression Dizziness Hearing loss Sexual symptoms Problems with erections Problems with vaginal lubrication Speech and swallowing symptoms Slurred speech Trouble chewing and swallowing Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis There is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but treatment is available that can slow the progression of the disease Medication Assistive devices such as canes, wheelchairs, or walkers Rehabilitation activities