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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin This interrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage of the nerve fibers
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
In most people with relapsing-remitting MS, the diagnosis is straightforward Diagnosis is based on a pattern of symptoms related to MS and confirmed by test results Diagnosing MS can be harder in people with unusual symptoms or progressive disease Additional testing may be needed
- What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
We don't know what causes MS, but there are certain factors that may increase the risk or trigger its onset So while MS can occur at any age, it mostly makes its first appearance in people between the ages of 20 and 40
- Multiple sclerosis - Care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's MS care teams evaluate thousands of people with MS each year With a concentration on MS and vast experience, Mayo Clinic specialists are able to make accurate diagnoses and recommend effective treatments from the start
- Developing the MS care team that’s right for you
Ideally, your medical team is a group of specialists working together to evaluate and treat your MS When these people work together, you get more than one professional opinion weighing in on what’s best for you Every person with MS has different symptoms and experiences
- Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) However, progress has been made in developing new medicines to treat it Research is ongoing to develop new and better disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for this disease of the central nervous system
- 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
- Esclerosis múltiple - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
What is multiple sclerosis? National Multiple Sclerosis Society https: www nationalmssociety org What-is-MS Accessed June 10, 2024 Clinical overview: Multiple sclerosis Elsevier Point of Care 2023 https: www clinicalkey com Accessed June 19, 2024
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