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   Mul·ti·ple scle·ro·sis

   /ˌməltəp(ə)l ˌskləˈrōsəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, whose symptoms may include numbness, impairment of speech and of muscular coordination, blurred vision, and severe fatigue.

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   • Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a complex disease that affects countless individuals around the world. Learn what causes MS, the different types of MS, and more.

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   What causes multiple sclerosis?

   • The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It's considered an immune mediated disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS, this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).

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   When was multiple sclerosis first described?

   • MS was first described in 1868 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. The name "multiple sclerosis " is short for multiple cerebro-spinal sclerosis, which refers to the numerous glial scars (or sclerae – essentially plaques or lesions) that develop on the white matter of the brain and spinal cord.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › multipleMultiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 24, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Learn about the signs, causes, risk factors and complications of MS, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

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   Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease, primarily mediated by T-cells. The three main characteristics of MS are the formation of lesions in the central nervous system (also called plaques), inflammation, and the destruction of myelin sheaths of neurons .

5. www.nationalmssociety.org › understanding-ms › whatWhat is Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society

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   MS is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and body. It can cause various symptoms such as fatigue, vision impairment, pain and mobility issues. Learn more about MS types, diagnosis and prevalence.

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   Jan 25, 2024 · MS is an autoimmune condition that damages the protective cover around nerves in your central nervous system. It can cause various symptoms, such as vision changes, muscle weakness and memory issues. Learn about the types, diagnosis and management of MS.

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   Aug 7, 2023 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that happens when the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. It can cause various symptoms such as vision problems, fatigue, difficulty walking and numbness or weakness. Learn more about MS diagnosis, treatment and WHO response.

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   MS is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system and causes inflammation, scarring, and damage to myelin and nerve fibers. Learn about the symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of MS from NINDS.

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   MS is a chronic disease of the central nervous system caused by the immune system attacking the myelin that protects nerve fibers. It can cause various symptoms, such as vision problems, weakness, fatigue, and cognitive problems, and has different types and treatments.