Clinical Immunology focuses on the immune system’s health. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiencies.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a long-term disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin, the protective covering around nerve fibers. This damage disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body and can eventually lead to permanent nerve damage. The name “multiple sclerosis” comes from the many areas of scar tissue that form where myelin has been attacked. MS is a lifelong condition, and its symptoms can range from mild to severe, varying from person to person.
This is the most common type of multiple sclerosis. About 85 percent of people with MS are first diagnosed with this form.
Secondary Progressive MS is the stage that comes after relapsing-remitting MS. Most people with RRMS will eventually move on to SPMS.
To understand MS, it helps to know how nerve cells work. The axon is the long part of a nerve cell that carries signals from the cell body to other cells. Myelin is a fatty layer that covers and protects these axons, much like insulation on an electrical wire.
When the inflammation goes down, the body tries to fix the damage. Often, this leads to scar tissue forming, called lesions or plaques.
Primary Progressive MS is less common and affects about 10 to 15 percent of people with MS.
Clinically Isolated Syndrome is the first episode of neurologic symptoms caused by inflammation and demyelination in the central nervous system.
Knowing who is at risk for MS helps with early detection and planning care.
MS is distinct because it affects the Central Nervous System (CNS) rather than the Peripheral Nervous System.
At Liv Hospital, we know that being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis changes your life and that you need a true partner in your care. Our Neurology Department focuses on demyelinating disorders and uses advanced technology to support you. We see MS as a complex condition that affects your body and mind in many ways. Our team of neurologists, physical therapists, and psychologists works together to create a care plan that fits your needs, so you get the most advanced and caring support possible.
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MS is rarely fatal. Most people with MS live nearly as long as those without the disease. Complications can happen in severe cases, but they can usually be managed.
MS is not directly inherited, but genetics do play a part. If a close family member has MS, your risk is a bit higher, but it is not certain you will get it.
MS is an autoimmune disease that attacks myelin, while ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the motor neurons. They are different conditions.
There is no cure for MS right now. However, today’s treatments can slow the disease and help manage symptoms very effectively.
MS can affect things like memory and processing speed (sometimes called brain fog), but it usually does not change your overall intelligence or ability to read.
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