Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 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 symptoms
Sclerosis (medicine) - Wikipedia Sclerosis (from Ancient Greek σκληρός (sklērós) 'hard') is the stiffening of a tissue or anatomical feature, usually caused by a replacement of the normal organ -specific tissue with connective tissue
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms Treatment Multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the protective cover around nerves called myelin in your central nervous system It can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, numbness and memory issues While there isn’t a cure, treatment options can help you manage symptoms and slow disease progression
Sclerosis | definition of sclerosis by Medical dictionary Sclerosis The process by which an irritating material is placed in the pleural space in order to inflame the pleural membranes and cause them to stick together, eliminating the pleural space and recurrent effusions
Multiple sclerosis - World Health Organization (WHO) Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that happens when the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord Symptoms of MS vary from person to person and depend on the location and severity of nerve fibre damage
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to turn inward and mistakenly attack the protective sheath, known as the myelin sheath, that encases nerve fibers
Multiple Sclerosis - Harvard Health What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system in which the body's own immune system attacks the myelin insulation surrounding nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
Multiple sclerosis (MS): Types, symptoms, and causes Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves Symptoms can range from muscle weakness to vision loss