Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the …
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Warning Signs and Symptoms
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 …
Multiple sclerosis - Wikipedia
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease resulting in damage to myelin – the insulating covers of nerve cells – in the brain and spinal cord. [3]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Jan 25, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the protective cover around nerves called myelin in your central nervous system. It can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, numbness …
What is Multiple Sclerosis? | National MS Society
Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a complex disease that affects countless individuals around the world. Learn what causes MS, the different types of MS, and more.
Multiple Sclerosis | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning that in MS the immune system—which normally protects us from viruses, bacteria, and other …
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Healthline
May 9, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition involving your central nervous system (CNS). With MS, your immune system attacks myelin, which is the protective layer around …
Multiple Sclerosis | MS | MedlinePlus
Jun 1, 2021 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) slows down or blocks messages between the brain and body. MS can be mild or severe. Learn about MS symptoms and treatment.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Overview and More - Verywell Health
Jan 23, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the protective covering of nerve cells (myelin) of the brain, spinal cord, …
Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
May 30, 2025 · MS can be uniquely challenging because of its unpredictable course. Staying flexible, optimistic and involved can help people cope with the disease. Medications — Drugs …