Guide To Serious Nervous System Disorders

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a type of neurological disease where an individual's immune system inappropriately attacks the myelin covering around the nerves, causing problems with communication between different parts of the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis can range from one patient to the next and include weakness or numbness in the limbs on one side of the body, certain neck movements that produce electric-shock sensations, unsteady gait, poor coordination, and a persistent tremor. Other symptoms include bladder function issues, bowel function issues, dizziness, fatigue, slurred speech, blurry vision, pain with eye movement, and double vision. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is made through the process of elimination of other diseases with a physical examination, blood tests, spinal tap, MRI scans, and evoked potential tests. Treatment for multiple sclerosis focuses on slowing the disease progression and managing symptoms. Treatments for multiple sclerosis attacks include plasma exchange and corticosteroids, while treatments to slow progression include glatiramer acetate, beta interferons, muscle relaxers, and physical therapy.

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