Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by the damage to the myelin sheath (covering of nerve cells). When this is damaged, the signals between nerves slow down or stop. This is caused by inflammation which happens when the body’s own immunity cells attack the brain, spinal cord or optic nerve, at any area. There is no determined cause for this.
Multiple sclerosis is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 and in women more often than men.
Multiple Sclerosis occurs in episodes. They can last for days, weeks, or months and are separated by a period during which little or no symptoms appear.
Multiple sclerosis is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 and in women more often than men.
Multiple Sclerosis occurs in episodes. They can last for days, weeks, or months and are separated by a period during which little or no symptoms appear.