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Multiple Sclerosis |
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Multiple Sclerosis is a condition which affects the central nervous system.
The first attack is generally mild, lasts only a few days, and is followed by a long period of remission perhaps years before the next episode. Symptoms vary considerably. They include:
Weakness, stiffness, or numbness in one or more limbs.
Sensations of tingling, pins and needles around the limbs or the trunk of the body
Tremors or a lack of balance or coordination.
Blurred or double vision, or rapid, involuntary eye movement.
Bladder or bowel incontinence.
Fatigue.
The effects of this disease can range from relatively minor physical annoyances to major disabilities.
The cause of MS still remains a mystery however, most researchers think the immune system plays a major role. As well as this other researchers believe the disease is an inherited problem. Some say that an extreme emotional shock can trigger an immune response causing MS.
People who eat high fat diets also tend to get this disease more than others.
Some researchers suspect environmental factors. The list of possible culprits includes lead, pesticides, diesel fumes, chemicals in tap water, solvents, fumes from domestic gas water heaters, and carbon monoxide pollution.
It is hard to diagnose and to treat MS as the symptoms vary so much.
In general, medicines are effective only in treating the symptoms of MS, and then only to a limited degree.
Certain treatments have been helpful in patients: Steroid treatment, Physiotherapy, Diet modification & Avoidance of gluten.
There are many alternative therapies available which may provide some relief from some symptoms, however always make sure that you get Professional advice.
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