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Does multiple sclerosis usually onset at a certain age?
Multiple sclerosis has no certain age that it occurs. It can happen to a person in their 20s or in their 60s.
What does stress do to a person with multiple sclerosis?
it can cause death
What medical imaging technique is used to determine if a person has multiple sclerosis?
An MRI scan
Can you see a picture of a person with multiple sclerosis?
You can NOT tell by looking at a person that they are living with multiple sclerosis. I am a 30 year old female, very active in sports, working full time and just graduated from college. There is no way to tell by looking at a person to figure out if they are living with this disease.
If I person has had malaria and dingy fever in Vietnam and agent orange could this trigger multiple sclerosis?
Yes, it is possible.
What effect will multiple sclerosis a degenerative disorder that cause myelin to disintegrate have on a person's nerve impulses?
They will slow down
Is multiple sclerosis considered as a communicable disease?
No, multiple sclerosis (MS) is not considered a communicable disease. It is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerves in the central nervous system. MS is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but it cannot be transmitted from person to person.
What is the function of myelin?
Myelin is the material that covers the spinal cord. It protects the cord from damage. If the myelin wears away, then a person is said to have Multiple Sclerosis.
What does it mean when someone has MS?
MS is an acronym for Multiple Sclerosis, a degenerative disease. It is not communicable, and one person cannot catch MS from another.
Multiple sclerosis how is this affect you?
Multiple sclerosis can affect different people in different ways, but it essentially affects the central nervous system leading to nerve damage throughout the body and parts of the spinal cord and brain. Although MS affects every patient differently, the disease can severely affect a person's ability to move freely, communicate, and have proper urinary and bowl control. I found some really good information on Boston Medical Group's website devoted to Multiple Sclerosis. http://www.multiplesclerosiserectiledysfunction.com/
How long does the average person live with ms?
People with MS usually only live about 5-10 years less than the average person. More specifically, the average onset of the disease occurs at about 30 years of age, and on average people live about 30 years with the disease. Resources: http://www.themcfox.com/multiple-sclerosis/ms-facts/multiple-sclerosis-facts.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_sclerosis
Can your own body shock you?
Yes, there are diseases that can cause a person to feel electrical shocks. These include Multiple Sclerosis, Other Neurological disorders, or even a Tumor in the spinal cord.
