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What disease is characterized by an autoimmune attack on myelin in the CNS?
it is multiple sclerosis
What is caused by an autoimmune attack on the myelin in the central nervous system?
multiple sclerosis
What disease causes the immune system to attack the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis
What is the difference between Multiple Sclerosis and Musculoskeletal?
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder, whereby the bodies defence system (anti-bodies) attack itself. In this case it attcks the central nervous system. Musculoskeletal is a general term used in anatomy and physiology to refer to the muscles and skelton as a group.
What are the symptoms of a paroxysmal attack?
A paraoxysmal attack is characterized by a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm of seizure. These short symptoms can be found in several clinical conditions, including, Multiple Sclerosis, store, epilepsy, and malaria.
Is failure of neuronal growth responsible for multiple sclerosis?
No, failure of neuronal growth does not cause MS. MS is caused by an autoimmune disorder which causes the immune system to attack and destroy the myelin surrounding neurons. These areas of demyelination get covered over by plaques or scars (thus the name multiple sclerosis which means "many scars"). Nerve impulses fail to travel correctly through these areas of demyelination, causing the various symptoms of MS.
Is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nervous system in which immune cells attack myelin sheat of the nerve cell axons?
are you asking 'what is the chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the myelin sheath of nerve cell axions? if that is your question, the answer is Multiple Sclerosis.
What problems does alcoholism cause?
It can cause a variety of health problems such as Hypertension, Heart attack, sclerosis of the liver, and oral cancer.
Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is characterized by a group of symptoms that may be experienced in varying measures by different people. Common symptoms include a tingling sensation in either the arms or legs. This may be accompanied by numbness as well. Many people experience dizziness, fatigue, and weakness on a regular basis. Double vision, blurred vision, or possibly loss of vision may occur. This may be a partial or complete loss. Tremors and a coordination issues are typical as the disease progresses.
What are some critical illnesses than are life threatening?
Some critical illnesses that are life threatening include stroke, heart attack, cancer, kidney failure, and multiple sclerosis. If you feel you may have suffered any of the potential syndromes of a critical illness it is recommended that you contact a medical professional immediately.
What happens to myelin in people who suffer from multiple sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is caused by an autoimmune response which causes the immune system to attack the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the central nervous system (CNS). The immune system will attack and destroy myelin, leaving in its place hard, plaque-like scars (called scleroses) where nerve signal transmission is decreased, causing the symptoms of the disease. This explains the name "multiple sclerosis," which means "many scars."
Is there a difference between a heart attack and a massive heart attack?
massive heart atttack usually involves either multiple vessels and destroys a large part of the heart or a very large vessel that supplies a large portion of blood to the heart.
