Can multiple sclerosis cause death

Answer 1

MS for most people is not fatal, and those diagnosed with it typically live normal life spans.

However, particularly amongst those with primary progressive MS, there is a less than 1% chance to die as a direct result of the disease. There have been rare cases where patients have died, for example, from the parts of the brain used to control vital processes such as breathing and swallowing have been affected.

Ultimately, sufferers of MS have a chance of about 10% to die of secondary symptoms that were caused by the disease. For example, liver function being affected by untreated bladder infections or depression.

Answer 2

It used to be believed that MS was deadly. However, recent medical discoveries have show that it is not deadly. When people say that they "died of MS" what they mean is that the complications of MS, such as poor muscle strength causing a fall, were the cause of the death.

Answer 3

The life expectancy of multiple sclerosis patients is nearly the same as that of the unaffected population.... If untreated that is, however a good MS specialist/scientist

will tell you that people with MS now can expect to be cured within in their lifetime some 10 to 15 years from now and live a completely normal life span.

Answer 4

It depends on the severity of the case. Many people live normal, lengthy lives with the disease. However, if it is very severe, acute M.S. which rapidly deteriorates, there is a good chance it will cause complications resulting in death. Like I say, it depends on the individual case. M.S. is a complicated disease and no two cases are the same.

Answer 5

yes it is very deadly my grandpa died from it

Answer 6

Most people who have multiple sclerosis will not die as a result, however, in extreme cases, it can be fatal.

Answer 7

The actual symptoms caused by MS are not fatal. However, complications of the MS symptoms can be. For example, dysphagia can cause a choking death.

Answer 8

no it is not terminal