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
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the protective cover around nerves called myelin in your central nervous system. It can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, numbness and memory issues. While there isn’t a cure, treatment options can help you manage symptoms and slow disease progression.
Multiple sclerosis - Wikipedia
WEBMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · Treatment typically focuses on speeding recovery from attacks, reducing new radiographic and clinical relapses, slowing the progression of the disease, and managing symptoms. Some people have such mild symptoms that no treatment is necessary. Multiple sclerosis research laboratory at Mayo Clinic.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More
WEBMay 26, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition involving your central nervous system (CNS). With MS, your immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective layer around nerve fibers. MS...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Signs and Common Symptoms
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms are varied and range from pain to vision problems to mobility issues. Learn more about the early signs and later symptoms as the disease progresses.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBOverview. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body attacks itself by mistake. MS is an unpredictable disease that affects people differently. Some people with MS may have only mild symptoms.
What is Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society
WEBMultiple 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: Causes, Symptoms, & Diagnosis - WebMD
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · MS is a chronic, or long-lasting, disease that can affect your brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves in your eyes. It can cause problems with vision, balance, muscle control, and other basic...
Multiple sclerosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that happens when the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of MS vary from person to person and depend on the location and severity of nerve fibre damage. These often include vision problems, tiredness, trouble walking and keeping balance, and numbness or weakness …
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