Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms. It's also known as MS. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Jan 25, 2024 · Studies show that there are almost 1 million adults in the U.S. living with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis symptoms affect your brain, spinal cord and eyes. What are the early symptoms of multiple sclerosis? Early signs and symptoms of MS include: Changes to your vision (optic neuritis, double vision, vision loss).
Who Gets Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society
Nearly 1 million people in the United States live with multiple sclerosis. It affects people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds, in every region of the country. MS does not discriminate. That said, scientists have identified factors related to the presence of MS in certain communities.
Multiple sclerosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 7, 2023 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects function in cognitive, emotional, motor, sensory, or visual areas and occurs as a result of a person’s immune system attacking their brain and spinal cord. It is estimated that over 1.8 million people have MS worldwide.
Multiple Sclerosis | National Institute of Neurological ...
Jan 31, 2025 · Most people with MS have short periods of symptoms that resolve fully or partially after they appear. These periods are followed by long stretches without noticeable symptoms. Most people with MS have a normal life expectancy. In MS, the immune system attacks myelin in the central nervous system.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Signs and Common Symptoms - WebMD
May 9, 2024 · People with multiple sclerosis (MS) tend to have their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40. Early on, the symptoms get better, but then they come back. This is called...
Understanding MS - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes and vision issues.
Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Diagnosis - WebMD
Feb 25, 2024 · Multiple Sclerosis is when myelin, a sheath under the nerve cells, is attacked by the body's immune system. Learn about its causes, implications & treatment options.