MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS


Multiple sclerosis ( MS), also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis  dissemenata is an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged.
This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate,resulting in a wide range of signs and symptoms including physical, mental and psychological problems.

 The cause is not clear. It is now considered as an autoimmune disease in which one's own antibodies behaves as foreign antigen and produces auto-antibodies against them. The underlying mechanism is thought to be failure of the myelin producing cells.



 When the myelin tissue gets destroyed, scars appear on the skin leaving behind just as a wound.












WOMEN ARE MORE AFFECTED:


Women are most affected. It affects around the age group 20-50 years of age, are more vulnerable.
Biological changes can also affect the MS. Most of the auto immune disorders are seen in women.


LESS OF SUNLIGHT:

Deficiency of especially Vitamin D can increase the risk along with deficiency of Vitamin B12.
Other diseases that affect nerves are epilepsy. In America, 100 in 1000 are affected by this disease while in India 3-5 in 1,00,000 gets affected.

 In Kerala people who are receiving treatment multiple sclerosis are increasing.
Main regions affected are Canada, Europe and North America. MS is most affected during cold season.
If Vitamin D is supplemented, severity of disease is decreased.


SYMPTOMS CHECK:





Symptoms arises related to part of body which is affected.

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