Multiple Sclerosis

What Is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks protective immunity (myelin) around nerves in the brain and spinal cord. When the protective sheath (myelin) is damaged, it interferes with the transmitter of nerve signals from the brain to other parts of the body. This condition can eventually lead to injury or continuous deterioration of nerve fibers. The injury may also cause other symptoms that affect the spinal cord, brain and eyes. There are four types of multiple sclerosis: 1. Isolated Clinical Syndrome (CIS) 2. Recurrent relapsing multiple sclerosis (RRMS): Exposure to flare-ups, also known as relapses or exacerbations of new symptoms 3. Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS): characterized by the presence of symptoms that gradually deteriorate over time. 4. Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) : characterized by worsening of symptoms over time. Depending on the type of MS, some people may experience long periods of remission without new symptoms. Isolated clinical syndrome is the first episode of MS symptoms, but not everyone with isolated clinical syndrome is considered to have multiple sclerosis. - Symptoms: Early symptoms of multiple sclerosis include: Tingling or numbness sensation in parts of the arms, legs, chest, back or face Weakness, looseness or stiffness in the arms or legs Blind spots, blurred vision, or pain when moving one eye Other early symptoms include: Double vision (seeing two copies of one body). Sudden burning or electric shock-like pain in the lower back, legs or arm, which may occur on its own, when the patient touches something, or when the patient bends his neck Subsequent symptoms may include: Irregular vibratory movements Inability to move or move one or the whole body Painful muscle cramps and muscle weakness Difficulty in balance walking Feeling tired and weak Stuttering and slow speech Depression or mood swings Difficulty thinking, remembering things, paying attention or making decisions Dizziness Problems controlling urination and defecation Symptoms may worsen if a person feels hot, such as on a hot day or during a fever. -Complications: People with multiple sclerosis may also develop: Muscle stiffness or cramps Severe weakness or paralysis, usually in the legs Problems with bladder, intestines or sexual function Cognitive problems, such as forgetfulness or difficulties retrieving words Mood problems, such as depression, anxiety or mood swings Epileptic seizures, although rare ‎‏- Causes of the disease: ‎‏No specific cause of MS is known. But it is considered an immunomediated disease in which the body's immune system attacks its tissues. In multiple sclerosis, this immune imbalance destroys fatty substances that cover nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin). ‎‏Myelin is similar to the insulating material that covers electrical wires. When the protective myelin layer is damaged and nerve fibers are exposed, the arrival of nerve messages traveling through these nerve fibers may slow or be completely blocked. ‎‏It's unclear why some people develop multiple sclerosis and others don't. A combination of genetic and environmental factors seems to be responsible for this. ‎‏Risk factors ‎‏These factors may increase the risk of multiple sclerosis: ‎‏1. Age: Multiple sclerosis can occur at any age, but it often occurs between 20 and 40 years of age. However, it can affect younger or older people. ‎‏2. Type: Women have two to three times higher incidence of relapsing MS than men. 3. Family history: If one of your parents or siblings has multiple sclerosis, you are more likely to develop the disease. 4. Some infections: A variety of viruses are associated with multiple sclerosis, including the Epstein-Barr virus, the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis. 5. Race: The risk of MS increases among white people, specifically those from Northern Europe. People of Asian, African or Native American descent are less likely to develop the disease. A recent study suggests that the number of young people with black skin or Hispanic descent with MS may be higher than previously thought. 6. Climate: MS is more common in countries with temperate climates, including Canada, northern United States, New Zealand, southeastern Australia and Europe. The month of your birth may also affect your risk of multiple sclerosis, as sun exposure during pregnancy seems to reduce the later risk of MS in these children. 7. Vitamin D: Having low levels of vitamin D and not being exposed to enough sunlight is closely associated with a higher risk of multiple sclerosis. 8. Genes: It was found that there is a relationship between a gene in chromosome 6P21 and multiple sclerosis. 9. Obesity: It was found that there is a relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis in females. This applies specifically to childhood and adolescence obesity in females. 10. Some autoimmune diseases: People with other autoimmune disorders such as thyroid disease, pernicious anemia, type 1 diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease have an increased chance of developing multiple sclerosis. 11. Smoking: Smokers who have an initial symptom that may indicate multiple sclerosis are more likely to have a second event confirming their relapsing MS than non-smokers. - Multiple sclerosis treatment with stem cells: Various stimulants or drugs that control or modify diseases are supposed to treat some specific symptoms, but most of the time they are completely unsuccessful in their function and cannot cure all symptoms or problems. But treatment and recovery have become possible with the possibility of stem cell therapy. Recent and recent research has revealed that stem cells can reshape the nervous system. Also, it improves symptoms and prolongs life. When stem cells enter the human body, they not only find the damaged area and repair the damaged part and area cells but also develop healthy new cells in the human body. In patients with MS, stem cells restore myelin, which leads to a reduction in symptoms. Improvements after stem cell therapy begin in the next four months. Changes after stem cell therapy No more electric shock sensations. Reduced tremor, improved coordination. No numbness or weak feeling in one or more limbs. Improved vision. Clear vision. No vision loss, no more pain during eye movement. Improve speech. No more dizziness. Reduced fatigue. No more problems with sexual bowel function and bladder. No tingling or pain sensation in parts of the body. No more redness.