Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. In many cases it is thought to be linked to some type of predispositions, but still unknown as to what the target factor is. Specifically multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which means that the body can no longer detect which cells in the body are healthy and which are harmful, therefore attacking all cells and in this case tissue as well.
Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which has no one known etiology. It is thought to be an immune mediated disorder related to environmental exposure and possible genetic predispositions. For example, those who contain the human leukocyte antigen haplotype are quite susceptible to multiple sclerosis due to the possible increase in factors such as viruses which may in turn trigger autoimmune response (Mattson Porth, 2011). MS primarily affects woman more than it does men, and typically between the ages of 20-40 years old (Bare, Cheever, Hinkle, Smeltzer, 2010).
Multiple sclerosis effects primarily the central
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Depending on how much of the myelin sheath is destroyed and how much blockage there is in regards to the conduction of nerve impulses all depends, and directly impacts the severity of the clinical manifestations (McDonald, Smith, 1999). Demyelination causes problems with swallowing, speech, muscle strength, gait and coordination, balance, numbness and bladder dysfunction. The further the myelin sheath begins to break down the more blockage there will be which will then lead to decreased nerve impulses to the desired locations. With the action potential decreasing it further impacts motor movements such as muscle strength which then creates problems with one’s gait and balance, giving someone with MS an “intoxicated” appearance. When moving becomes difficult this is when the pain will