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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - 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
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
There are no specific tests for MS The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis also involves ruling out other conditions that might produce similar symptoms This is known as a differential diagnosis
- Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve fibers Damage to the myelin causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body
- Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's multiple sclerosis experts provide comprehensive care for more than 4,300 adults and children with multiple sclerosis each year Mayo Clinic's MS program has earned a national reputation as a top diagnostic and treatment center
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis: Types and treatments
This article discusses managing multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system attacks the body
- Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology - Mayo Clinic
Multiple sclerosis, also called MS, is a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord This covering is called the myelin sheath
- 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
- Explaining multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Dr B Mark Keegan explains the diagnosis and typical progression of multiple sclerosis
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