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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
It's also known as MS 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
Many people with MS use a variety of alternative or complementary treatments to help manage their symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle pain Exercise, meditation, yoga, massage, eating a healthier diet, acupuncture and relaxation techniques may help boost overall mental and physical well-being
- 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
- 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
- Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
Although there is no cure for MS, there are therapies that help reduce the risk of relapses and slow the disease’s progression Treatment depends on the type of MS
- Multiple sclerosis - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery
- 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
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding multiple sclerosis
MS is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the protective sheath called myelin that covers and protects the central nervous system’s nerve fibers
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