Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disorder that can lead to increasing debilitation and paralysis. Several types of MS have been defined. The most common is relapsing-remitting MS, followed by the secondary-progressive, primary-progressive and progressive-relapsing forms. MS treatment focuses on alleviating symptoms and slowing progression of the disease.
Summary Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressively debilitating disease that is believed to be caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own nerve cells (neurons). The resulting damage prevents communication between the brain and nerve cells, and may lead to weakness, vision loss, spasticity and paralysis. Treatment of MS focuses on maintaining the patient’s …
Also called: MS Summary Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disorder that is typically characterized by symptoms that grow progressively more severe with time. Some patients may experience only one or a few attacks of symptoms. Others will have life-changing symptoms as they cope with increasing debilitation and paralysis. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates …
