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SCLEROSIS WHAT IS?

Today I decided to speak, or rather write about a very important issue, it seems, is not well known because when you talk to people, the vast majority ask you: "What's that?".

Well, I wish to inform through my blog, what it is, and how to treat it usually appears, is "THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS "That is why I wish to start reporting, and first, let's see WHAT IS THE SCLEROSIS?

Introduction

Although multiple sclerosis (MS) was initially diagnosed in 1849, the earliest known description of a person with possible MS symptoms XIV century Netherlands. Multiple sclerosis, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, can range from relatively benign, and somewhat disabling to devastating, as it disrupts communication between the brain and other body parts.

The vast majority of patients are mildly affected, but in the worst cases of multiple sclerosis, a person can develop an inability to write, speak or walk. A physician can diagnose MS in some patients shortly after onset of illness. In other cases, however, doctors can not easily identify the cause of symptoms, leading to years of uncertainty and multiple diagnoses, characterized by the appearance and disappearance of unexplained symptoms.

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, patients should to obtain and evaluate available information on multiple sclerosis and misinformation associated with this complex disease. This brochure is intended to provide the latest information on diagnosis, course of the disease and possible treatments for multiple sclerosis.

also provides information on the highlights of current research. Although a brochure can not replace the advice and expertise of a physician, can provide patients and their families valuable information to better understand MS, to enable them participate actively in their own care and treatment.

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What is MS?

During an MS attack, inflammation occurs in areas of white matter * central nervous system randomly divided into parts called plates. This process is followed by destruction of myelin , fatty covering that insulates nerve cell fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin facilitates transmission at high speed without difficulty of electrochemical messages between the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body. When there is damage to myelin, neurological transmission of messages occurs more slowly or is blocked completely, leading to a reduction or loss of function.

The name "multiple sclerosis" signifies both the number (multiple) and condition (sclerosis, from the Greek word that describes the scarring or hardening) of areas where myelin has been removed ; in central nervous system.

* Terms in italics are defined in the glossary.


Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)