- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms It's also known as MS
- What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath And this sheath is often compared to the insulation on an electrical wire
- Explaining multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Because multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system white matter, that means the brain, cervical and thoracic spine -- all may be involved with multiple sclerosis An MRI is important to identify typical MS lesions there
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If your healthcare professional thinks you might have multiple sclerosis, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in conditions of the brain and nervous system, called a neurologist Because appointments can be brief, it's a good idea to be prepared
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What is multiple sclerosis? National Multiple Sclerosis Society https: www nationalmssociety org What-is-MS Accessed June 10, 2024 Clinical overview: Multiple sclerosis
- Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it? - Mayo Clinic
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system In this disease, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that produce and maintain it The attack causes swelling, also known as inflammation, and injury to the myelin sheath
- McArdle’s sign, long overlooked, is an indicator of multiple sclerosis
Brian Weinshenker, M ,D , works with a multiple sclerosis patient to measure finger extensor weakness McArdle's sign, a distinctive muscle weakness that affects patients with spinal cord disease, was first noted more than 30 years ago
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding multiple sclerosis
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes multiple sclerosis, or MS, in people who don't have it in their family? ANSWER: The exact cause of MS isn’t known But it’s clear that a variety of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing this disease
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