This is another serious disease affecting the nervous system.
In this disease there is demyelination of the axons of the brain and the spinal cord.
In other words the nerves are damaged and this is a serious condition.
Multiple Sclerosis gives rise to complex situations and any part of the body can be affected.
The major signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis or MS as it is better known as are muscle spasms, muscle weakness, difficulties with movement, co-ordination and balance.
Patients suffering from MS also have difficulties in swallowing and speech.
They also experience bowel and bladder difficulties.
Multiple Sclerosis is unpredictable and can occur anytime without any signs.
The causes of this disease are unknown.
However combination of infectious, genetic and environmental factors are known to be the culprits.
Multiple sclerosis is not just difficult to diagnose but also difficult to treat.
There is no known cure but a number of therapies have proven to be helpful in curing this condition to a great extent.
The main aim of these therapies is to prevent new attacks and disability.
These therapies also work towards returning the function after an attack.
During symptomatic attacks intravenous corticosteroids are given for acute relapses.
A lot of people take alternative medicines like herbal medicines and hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Multiple sclerosis is more commonly seen in young adults.
The life expectancy of a person suffering from MS is about 10 years lesser than that of a normal person.
The basic signs of it are known as Charcot's triad and these include telegraphic speech, nystagmus and intentional tremors.
However these are not unique or restricted to this disorder.
Since the diagnose and treatment of this disease is difficult, it is necessary to make sure that the condition is managed well so that it can prevent the patient from any further attacks.