Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 24, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBJan 25, 2024 · What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects your brain and spinal cord ( central nervous system ). With MS, your immune system mistakenly attacks myelin cells. These are the protective covers (sheaths) that surround brain and spinal cord nerves.
Multiple sclerosis - Wikipedia
WEBMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to transmit signals, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
What is Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society
WEBMultiple 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.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBOverview. 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. Some people with MS may have only mild symptoms.
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Healthline
WEB6 days ago · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition involving your central nervous system (CNS). With MS, your immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective layer around nerve fibers. MS...
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis | National MS Society
WEBThe symptoms of multiple sclerosis are variable and unpredictable. No two people have exactly the same symptoms, and symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. One person might experience only one or two of the possible symptoms. Another may experience many more. Learn more about your symptoms or those of someone you care about.
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis | National MS Society
WEBMultiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes and vision issues. Nearly 1 million people in the United States live with MS and 2.8 million worldwide.
Multiple Sclerosis | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
WEBLast reviewed on November 28, 2023. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological disease of young adults with symptom onset generally occurring between the ages of 20 to 40 years.
Multiple sclerosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBAug 7, 2023 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that happens when the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of MS vary from person to person and depend on the location and severity of nerve fibre damage. These often include vision problems, tiredness, trouble walking and keeping balance, and numbness or weakness …