World Multiple Sclerosis Day is observed on May 30 every year to create awareness among people to accept and support those affected by this serious ailment. Although the severity of the disease varies from person to person, it certainly puts normal life at risk.
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
The central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, is severely affected by the autoimmune disease known as multiple sclerosis (MS). It is one of the most well-known infections of the focal sensory system and today, 2.8 million individuals all over the planet have this illness.
MS could debilitate the patient’s capacity to walk, and move different body parts and may try and prompt vision misfortune. There is as yet insufficient exploration to propose its makes nor there are an adequate number of medicines to fix it.
Symptoms of MS
- Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs occurring on one side of your body
- Trouble while walking
- Fatigue
- Unexplained vision difficulties like seeing a double, blurred vision, or loss of vision
- Tingling
- Muscle stiffness or spasms
- Pain in body parts
- Depression
Cause of MS
This neurological condition has no clear cause. Any age can be affected by this disease. The disease is most frequently reported by people between the ages of 20 and 40. Relapsing-remitting MS is two to three times more common in women. A person may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis if they have a family history of the condition. MS may be linked to certain infections like the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes infectious mononucleosis.
Diagnosis
To analyze, an actual assessment of the patient is finished. Blood tests and imaging tests like an MRI may be recommended to patients. An evoked potential test, which measures electrical activity in the brain and spinal cord to identify nerve function, may also be recommended by the doctor if necessary.
Treatment
Astrocyte and blood vessel, 3D illustration. Astrocytes, brain glial cells, also known as astroglia, connect neuronal cells to blood vessels
There are new immunomodulator-based therapies available for patients now. The patients may now take medicines orally. To manage the symptoms, the patients are advised to stay physically fit and strong.