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Multiple Sclerosis (Neurology)

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What is Multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body attacks itself by mistake. MS is an unpredictable disease that affects people differently.

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There are a number of symptoms of Multiple sclerosis, which may include
  • Fatigue.
  • Vision problems.
  • Numbness and tingling.
  • Muscle spasms, stiffness, and weakness.
  • Mobility problems.
  • Pain.
  • Problems with thinking, learning, and planning.
There are a number of Complications of Multiple sclerosis, which may include
  • Bladder and bowel problems
  • Numbness
  • Weakness
  • Pain, altered sensation, numbness
  • Spasms
  • Depression
  • Trouble walking
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness

Multiple sclerosis is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking the brain and nerves. It's not clear why this happens but it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors

There is no surefire way to prevent multiple sclerosis (MS). The condition develops when the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective coating of nerve cells (myelin sheath), causing damage to the nerves. What triggers this attack is poorly understood.

Experts aren't exactly sure what causes multiple sclerosis (MS). They have identified four primary risk factors for the condition: immune system, genetics, environment, and infection. Other risk factors for MS range from smoking to having obesity..

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

There is no cure for MS, but there are treatments that can reduce the number and severity of relapses and delay the long-term disability progression of the disease. Corticosteroids, such as intravenous (infused into a vein) methylprednisolone, are prescribed over the course of three to five days.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

If your case is serious or drugs don't help, you might be able to get a procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS). In deep brain stimulation, a neurosurgeon puts electrodes in your brain. They implant a programmable device, a kind of controller, under the skin of your chest.

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