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No, foraminal narrowing and MS are not related, although they can produce the same symptoms.
Foraminal narrowing is a condition in which there is narrowing of the spinal column, causing compression of the vertebrae and the nerves which protrude from them. Symptoms can sometimes mimic MS, with numbness and tingling in the extremeties.
MS is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks nerve cells, leaving behind scars (or scleroses). These areas of "demyelination" transmit signals less efficiently than normal, causing many varied symptoms, depending on the location of the actual demyelination. Thus, "Multiple Sclerosis" means "many scars."
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What is the difference between spinal stenosis and multiple sclerosis?
Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal while MS is a condition effecting the nervous system due to the deterioration of mylin in the spine. Both can cause similar symptoms.
Is there a correlation between Multiple Sclerosis and Anxiety Disorder?
multiple sclerosis may be the body's delayed immune reaction to viruses such as measles, Herpes simplex, rubella, and parainfluenza.
How do you use sclerosis in a sentence?
Sclerosis or sclerotization is a hardening of tissue and other anatomical features. Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis tend to occur between the ages of 20 and 40.
Differences between multiple sclerosis and HIV associated demintia?
HIV destroys the body's immune system while multiple sclerosis causes the immune system to become less efficient
Link between multiple sclerosis and diabetes?
There is no link between MS and Diabetes. They are completely different conditions.
What are two neuroanatomical and neurophysiological distinctions between Parkinson Disease and Multiple Sclerosis?
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Is optic neuritis related to multiple sclerosis?
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
What could be some possible signs or symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis symptoms are usually seen between the ages of 20 and 40. Some of the common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis include: Tingling, numbness, loss of balance, blurred vision, slurred speech, weakness of the limbs, sudden paralysis, and lack of cordination.
What is bilateral minimal facet osteoarthritis without significant neural foraminal narrowing or central canal stenosis?
It means there is only a small amount of wear and tear in the pads between the vertebrae and that there is no problem at this time with the Chanel's that allow the nerves to pass between them.
What is the difference between Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neuron Disease?
The motor neuron diseases are a group of disorders in which motor neurons are destroyed. Examples are amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and post-polio syndrome. Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that damages the sheaths around the nerves rather than the nerves themselves.
What are the key differences between sclerosis and stenosis in terms of their impact on the body's tissues and structures?
Sclerosis is the hardening or thickening of tissues, while stenosis is the narrowing of a passage or opening in the body. Sclerosis can affect the flexibility and function of tissues, while stenosis can restrict the flow of fluids or air through a passage, potentially causing issues with organ function.
Is multiple sclerosis an autoimmune disorder?
Yes it is. There is no cure, only treatment but you can have long periods in between flare ups.
