Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects over 2.5 million people worldwide, women being affected 2-3 times more than men. MS is a serious disease of the central nervous system, that disrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body. In MS the immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective sheath that covers the nerve fibers, which causes the communication problems from the brain to the body. Depending on the amount of nerve cells that have been affected, the symptoms will vary.
This disease follows four courses, clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting MS, Secondary-Progressive MS, and Primary progressive MS. It is important to detect any symptoms so that one can be checked to see if MS is present. The symptoms are many, some of them being:
- Numbness or weakness
- Tingling or pain
- Balance problems
- Double vision or blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Bladder issues
- Walking difficulty
Unfortunately there is no cure for this disease yet, but there are treatments to help. The treatments available to help manage MS are medications and physical therapy. If you’d like a second opinion, visit SecondOpinions.com to help you and your loved ones have peace of mind.
