Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It's considered an immune mediated disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS, this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).
What Causes MS? - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
WEBTo identify the cause of MS, research is focusing on: Immunology - the study of the body’s immune system. Epidemiology - the study of disease patterns in large groups of people. Genetics - understanding the genes that may not be functioning correctly in people who develop MS. Infectious agents - viruses that may contribute to developing MS.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBDemyelination, or the destruction of myelin, causes multiple sclerosis. Myelin is a protective cover (sheath) around nerve cells (neurons) in your brain and spinal cord. It moves messages (signals) between your brain and the rest of your body to control functions like vision, sensation and movement.
Multiple Sclerosis | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
WEB5 days ago · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning that in MS the immune system—which normally protects us from viruses, bacteria, and other threats—mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Diagnosis - WebMD
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · Multiple Sclerosis is when myelin, a sheath under the nerve cells, is attacked by the body's immune system. Learn about its causes, implications & treatment options.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBThere are many possible causes of MS, such as: Autoimmune disorders. Infectious agents, such as viruses. Environmental factors. Genetic factors. What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis? The symptoms of MS are often unpredictable. They may be mild or severe, short-term or long-lasting.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · MRI. Treatment. 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 - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Key facts. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects function in cognitive, emotional, motor, sensory, or visual areas and occurs as a result of a person’s immune system attacking their brain and spinal cord. It is estimated that over 1.8 …
What is Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society
WEBWhat causes MS? Who gets MS? How is MS diagnosed? Multiple 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.
Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell …
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that affects nearly 1 million Americans and 2.8 million people worldwide.
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