Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis, MS, is an autoimmune disease, or disease that affects the system of the body that fights illness and
disease. With Multiple sclerosis, the body's immune system attacks the its central nervous system, destroying myelin, the fatty sheath which surrounds and insulates the nerve fibers. As a result, nerve impulses that send signals to and from the brain are slowed or halted. There are an estimated 250,000 to 350,000 people with MS in the United
States and 1 million people around the world - including twice as many women as
men.
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
- loss of vision
- weakness
- numbness
- tremors
- pain
- paralysis
- loss of balance
- bladder and bowel dysfunction
Symptoms of MS can be effectively managed with medication and other types of therapy. Other health problems resulting from this disease can be avoided with regular care by a neurologist, doctor who specializes in treating nervous system problems and other health care providers, such as physical therapists.
Early indications of MS is numbness and tingling in your arms, legs or elsewhere in your body. Although numbness most often doesn't indicate MS, it's important to see your doctor if you experience numbness or tingling that persists for days or weeks, especially if it involves large parts of your body. Your doctor can determine whether MS or another neurological disorder may be the cause. Also see your doctor if you experience persistent double vision, persistent loss of balance or visual loss.
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