Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves. Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other …

Nov 1, 2024 · There are no specific tests for MS. The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis also involves …

May 30, 2025 · In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve fibers. Damage to the myelin causes communication problems between your brain and the rest …

Jan 7, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath.

Nov 8, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis, also called MS, is a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the myelin sheath.

Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic researchers are working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis. Specific efforts include finding causes of the disease and developing strategies for …

Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's multiple sclerosis experts provide comprehensive care for more than 4,300 adults and children with multiple sclerosis each year. Mayo Clinic's MS program has earned a …

Apr 27, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. In this disease, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that produce and …

Feb 21, 2025 · 多发性硬化症可能导致麻木感、无力、行走困难、视力改变和其他症状，也称为 MS。 当出现 MS 时，免疫系统会攻击神经纤维的保护层（称为髓磷脂）。 这会中断脑与身体其他部位之间 …

Oct 24, 2018 · MS is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the protective sheath called myelin that covers and protects the central nervous system’s …