Multiple Sclerosis Research Paper

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which your immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves. The disease will disable the brain and the central nervous system. The main purpose of the disease is to attack the myelin; the myelin covers the nerve fibers. During the attack communication between the brain and the body is lost. In the end, the nerves will begin to be permanently damaged. The cause of the disease is yet to be found. Most common in people between ages fifty to sixty. Women are twice likely than men. More common when relatives have had history with multiple sclerosis. An infection like Epstein-Barr has been linked to MS. Race is factor; it is more common in white people than minorities. Smoking is a huge risk factor,
triggers the event of symptoms. Signs & symptoms for multiple sclerosis aren't the same for everyone. The main signs and symptoms are numbness and weakness of the limbs. Full or some loss of vision will happen one eye at a time. Fatigue and dizziness is most common. Multiple sclerosis has not yet been cured. The main two medicines used for MS is corticosteroids and plasma exchange. Corticosteroids that include oral prednisone reduce nerve inflammation. Plasma exchange is when they take the liquid part of your blood and separate the blood cells. Next, blood cells are mixed with albumin (protein solution) then put back into your body. All multiple sclerosis treatment is aggressive so if there is a chance to lower the relapse rate it is possible. The long term prognosis isn't good but it isn't horrible. Yes, there's no cure but you can live a long life with MS if you get treatment.