Multiple Sclerosis

The way MS affects your body is complex and not yet fully understood, but it's thought to involve the immune system attacking the myelin. Normally, the immune system helps protect the body against invading germs, but in MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin as if it were a foreign invader.

This attack on the myelin causes it to become damaged, and this damage leads to the formation of scar tissue (also known as sclerosis). The scar tissue makes it harder for signals to travel along the nerves, which can cause problems with movement, sensation, and thinking.

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In addition to the damage to the myelin, other changes occur in the central nervous system in MS, such as the death of nerve cells and the accumulation of abnormal proteins. These changes can contribute to the symptoms of MS and make it a challenging condition to manage.

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The exact cause of the immune system attack on the myelin in MS is not yet clear, but it's thought to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, much more research is needed to fully understand the pathophysiology of MS and to develop new treatments that can help manage the condition.