Many people have heard of the term MS, but very few actually know what multiple sclerosis is. This eMedTV resource explores this condition in more detail, offering information on its symptoms, prognosis, and more.
Each of the four types of multiple sclerosis exhibit different symptoms and progression patterns. This article from the eMedTV library further discusses the various types of multiple sclerosis and how each affects patients differently.
The causes of multiple sclerosis may be linked to the autoimmune process, environmental factors, or genetics. This page of the eMedTV site explains why each of these is believed to be associated with the causes of multiple sclerosis.
As this eMedTV page explains, the type of early symptoms of multiple sclerosis one experiences depends on the parts of the central nervous system that are affected. This page lists early signs and symptoms of the condition, such as muscle weakness.
Initial multiple sclerosis symptoms often include blurred vision or double vision. This selection from the eMedTV Web site covers other signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis as well, such as fatigue, tremor, and spasticity.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, diagnosing multiple sclerosis usually involves a neurological exam, medical history, and lab tests. This article explains the diagnosis procedure and how certain tests, such as an MRI, are useful diagnostic tools.
As this eMedTV page explains, multiple sclerosis treatment can help a patient manage symptoms, as well as maintain a high quality of life. This article explains the different types of treatment options for MS, such as medications and physical therapy.
This eMedTV segment explores how disease progression, diagnostics, and life expectancy can all affect a prognosis for multiple sclerosis. Because symptoms vary in severity and speed of progression changes, a single prognosis does not exist.
Pregnancy and multiple sclerosis, when handled simultaneously, may be difficult to juggle. As this eMedTV page explains, since many MS drugs may have adverse affects on unborn babies, it can be difficult to deal with pregnancy and multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms of multiple sclerosis tend to mimic those of other diseases, so a misdiagnosis is not uncommon. This eMedTV page discusses why a misdiagnosis can occur when someone has multiple sclerosis and how new technologies help solve this problem.
Current multiple sclerosis research is focused on better understanding the disease and new treatments that may lead to a cure. This eMedTV page offers multiple sclerosis research findings on areas of focus such as the immune system and medicines.
According to multiple sclerosis statistics, the disease rarely occurs in people under age 15 or over age 60. This eMedTV segment provides other multiple sclerosis statistics, including who it affects and economic costs associated with the disease.
