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.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). With MS, your immune system mistakenly attacks myelin cells. These are the protective covers (sheaths) that surround brain and spinal cord nerves.
How MS Affects the Brain - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
WEBHow MS Affects the Brain. The Definition of Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is an immune-mediated disease, meaning an abnormal response of the body’s immune system causes the disease.
MS Brain Lesions: Pictures, Symptoms, and More - Healthline
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause brain and spinal cord lesions. Treatment can help manage existing lesions and may help prevent new lesions from forming.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · Brain MRI is often used to help diagnose multiple sclerosis. Care at Mayo Clinic. Our caring team of Mayo Clinic experts can help you with your multiple sclerosis-related health concerns Start Here. More Information. Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) MRI. Treatment. There is no cure for multiple sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
WEB5 days ago · The central nervous system is made up of the brain, the spinal cord, and the optic nerves, which connect the eyes to the brain. In addition to causing damage to the myelin sheath, MS also damages the nerve cell bodies, which are found in the brain's gray matter, as well as the axons themselves.
Multiple Sclerosis: Effects on the Brain - Healthline
WEBNov 29, 2023 · In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body attacks myelin, the protective coating of nerves in the brain. This leads to various symptoms, such as memory issues, fatigue, lack of concentration, slow...
How Multiple Sclerosis Affects the Brain - Healthline
WEBJun 12, 2019 · A neurologist explains how multiple sclerosis affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. She also looks at MS's cognitive effects and how to prevent them.
Brain Lesions in MS: What You Must Know - MyMSTeam
WEBJan 31, 2024 · Brain lesions — areas of damaged brain tissue — in multiple sclerosis (MS) are caused by an abnormal immune system response. Lesions in the central nervous system cause different symptoms, depending on their location, size, and severity.
MS Brain Lesions and Their Effects - Verywell Health
WEBAug 25, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) produces neurological symptoms due to its effect on the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves (the nerves that control vision). Areas affected by the disease are called lesions. MS brain lesions may appear on the brainstem—the lowest part of the brain right above the spinal cord.