Multiple sclerosis, the leading cause of disability among young adults, is a disease that affects the central nervous system. This eMedTV article discusses multiple sclerosis (also know as MS) in more detail, including its causes and symptoms.
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.
Although multiple sclerosis causes are currently unknown, research indicates they may be linked to the autoimmune process or genetics. This eMedTV resource looks at possible multiple sclerosis causes and explains theories why myelin damage occurs.
The type of early symptoms of multiple sclerosis one experiences depends on the parts of the central nervous system that are affected. This eMedTV page lists possible early symptoms of multiple sclerosis, such as muscle weakness and loss of balance.
Initial multiple sclerosis symptoms often include vague feelings of weakness, clumsiness, or exhaustion. This section of the eMedTV library provides a list of multiple sclerosis symptoms, including an explanation of how multiple sclerosis occurs.
A multiple sclerosis diagnosis usually consists of a neurological exam, medical history, and lab tests. This eMedTV resource explains the multiple sclerosis diagnosis procedure and how certain tests, such as an MRI, are useful diagnostic tools.
MS is incurable, so multiple sclerosis treatment focuses on controlling the immune system and managing related symptoms. This page of the eMedTV site lists multiple sclerosis treatment options, such as medication and physical therapy.
Because MS symptoms vary in severity and speed of progression changes, a single multiple sclerosis prognosis does not exist. This eMedTV segment explores the multiple sclerosis prognosis on disease progression, diagnostics, and life expectancy.
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 multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis is not uncommon. This eMedTV page discusses why a multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis occurs and how new technological advances 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.
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