Multiple Sclerosis

It is the brain and spinal cord disease which is potentially disable disease. In multiple sclerosis there is a destruction of myelin sheath, the function of myelin sheath is to cover the nerves fiber and provide insulation.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms include:

Numbness
Weakness in muscles
Vision loss
Blurry vision
Fatigue
Dizziness
Slurred speech
Tremors

Causes

The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still not known but it may be considered that auto-antibodies form in body which attack the own tissues.

Complications

If left untreated it may cause the following complications:

Epilepsy
Depression
Mental changes
Sexual problem
Problem with bladder
Paralysis

Diagnosis

After taking history your doctor might recommend the following test:

Lumbar puncture to check the presence of any organism
Blood tests to check complete blood count and autoantibody
MRI to see detailed images brain and spinal cord

Treatment

There Is no specific treatment available for multiple Sclerosis, following treatment options available to reduce signs and symptoms:

Plasmapheresis to separate the plasma from blood
Corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation
Medications to block the immune system
Physical therapy

Multiple Sclerosis