We hear about many diseases and take precautions to stay healthy. You know neurological diseases are slow gnawer at life and make living miserable. Stroke (paralysis), Parkinson, Alzheimer, etc are all very tough diseases to live with.
But have you heard of Multiple Sclerosis also known as MS?
In Multiple Sclerosis the nerve conduction is at fault. Nerves have a covering called myelin which is integral for proper nerve conduction. This myelin is damaged in brain and nerves in MS. This results in improper nerve conduction that abnormal electrical impulse transmission.
Who gets MS and why do they get it?
We do not have clear answers. Females have greater chance of getting MS.
It is difficult to diagnose MS.
What are the symptoms of MS?
The symptoms can vary as it depends on which nerves are involved.
1. Numbness or tingling sensation: Numbness of the face, body, or extremities (arms and legs) is often the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed as having MS
2. Pain
3. Fatigue: Occurs in about 80% of people, can significantly interfere with ability to function at home and work, and may be the most prominent symptom in a person who otherwise has minimal activity limitations.
4. Dizziness and Vertigo: People with MS may feel off balance or lightheaded, or — much less often — have the sensation that they or their surroundings are spinning (vertigo).
5. Walking difficulties can be because of weakness, spasticity, loss of balance, sensory deficit and fatigue, and can be helped by physical therapy, assistive therapy and medications.
6. Spasticity: Especially in the leg and back can be debilitating.
7. Depending on the involvement of the nerves in eye, bladder, bowel , they can eye vision problem, bladder problem or bowel disorder.
8. MS can also cause emotional problems, depression and cognitive changes.
Diagnosing MS:
Unfortunately no single test can diagnose MS. It is by ruling out other diseases by history, examination and tests that you diagnose Multiple Sclerosis.
Treatment:
A comprehensive care is required. Definitive cure is not available but disease modifying agents are of help. Depending on the symptoms specific treatment regimens are made.
You can know more about treatment here
Further Reading:
1. Times Crest Article
2. MS Society of India
3. MS Society
But have you heard of Multiple Sclerosis also known as MS?
In Multiple Sclerosis the nerve conduction is at fault. Nerves have a covering called myelin which is integral for proper nerve conduction. This myelin is damaged in brain and nerves in MS. This results in improper nerve conduction that abnormal electrical impulse transmission.
Who gets MS and why do they get it?
We do not have clear answers. Females have greater chance of getting MS.
It is difficult to diagnose MS.
What are the symptoms of MS?
The symptoms can vary as it depends on which nerves are involved.
1. Numbness or tingling sensation: Numbness of the face, body, or extremities (arms and legs) is often the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed as having MS
2. Pain
3. Fatigue: Occurs in about 80% of people, can significantly interfere with ability to function at home and work, and may be the most prominent symptom in a person who otherwise has minimal activity limitations.
4. Dizziness and Vertigo: People with MS may feel off balance or lightheaded, or — much less often — have the sensation that they or their surroundings are spinning (vertigo).
5. Walking difficulties can be because of weakness, spasticity, loss of balance, sensory deficit and fatigue, and can be helped by physical therapy, assistive therapy and medications.
6. Spasticity: Especially in the leg and back can be debilitating.
7. Depending on the involvement of the nerves in eye, bladder, bowel , they can eye vision problem, bladder problem or bowel disorder.
8. MS can also cause emotional problems, depression and cognitive changes.
Diagnosing MS:
Unfortunately no single test can diagnose MS. It is by ruling out other diseases by history, examination and tests that you diagnose Multiple Sclerosis.
Treatment:
A comprehensive care is required. Definitive cure is not available but disease modifying agents are of help. Depending on the symptoms specific treatment regimens are made.
You can know more about treatment here
Further Reading:
1. Times Crest Article
2. MS Society of India
3. MS Society
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