Multiple sclerosis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

Used for

disseminated sclerosis, insular sclerosis

See for

MS

Broader Terms

autoimmune disorder, central nervous system disorder

Related Terms

copolymer I, experimental allergic encephalomyelitis, myelinopathy

Scope Note

chronic disease characterized by presence of numerous areas of demyelination in the central nervous system with symptoms such as weakness, incoordination, paresthesis, and speech disturbances; the etiology is unknown.

Facts

• Multiple sclerosis is not contagious nor infectious.
• Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central (cerebrospinal) nervous system.
• Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system, ie, the brain and spinal cord.
• Some of the symptoms include loss of strength, numbness, vision impairments, tremors, and depression.
• The intensity of MS symptoms can vary greatly.
• An auto-immune disease of the central nervous system.
• Most affected are young adults.

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