lundi 24 février 2014

Key Information About MS Prevention

By Jerri Perry


Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is an inflammatory disease. With this condition, insulating covers of the nerve cells inside the brain and spinal cord become damage. This disease comes in many forms. MS prevention might or might not be an option. The answer depends on who is asked the question. Many modern doctors who practice in conventional medicine say it cannot be prevented, while proponents of clean living and natural healing may disagree entirely.

The damage to the insulating covers disrupts the various parts of the nervous system from communicating, which can lead to numerous symptoms and signs. The problems can be mental, physical and sometimes even psychiatric. New symptoms may occur in relapsing forms or be progressive, building with time. Between the attacks, the symptoms might even go away completely. Still, permanent neurological issues typically occur, especially as MS advances.

Many believe there is no way to prevent MS or the attacks it causes. For those who have relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis, treatment via medicine might be able to reduce relapse frequency and delay any disability. There have been claims made that this disease is the result of pregnancy, shock, vaccinations or injury. Still, little scientific evidence is available to prove such claims. If a person already has this, the flu or some other viral infection may trigger relapse.

People who are religious or supports of natural healing might believe that prevention is possible, as is a cure. Every person is different and a lot is unknown about the disease. Regardless, there are both natural remedies and conventional treatments that can be used to reduce the signs and symptoms for those who have received this diagnosis.

One thing that makes it difficult to prevent the onset of this disease is that the cause is not exactly clear. It is speculated to be caused by failure of cells that produce myelin or destruction by the immune system. These causes may be triggered by infections or other environmental factors or even genetics. Usually MS is diagnosed based on symptoms and signs, as well as results from medical tests.

There is also no known or widely accepted cure for the disease. Treatments are designed to improve the function after attacks and prevent future attacks. Medications are often used as treatment, but those interested in natural healing may employ natural herbs and other remedies as treatment. There are many who prefer to pursue these alternative treatments.

The outcome in the long term for these patients is difficult to predict. Still, the best results are usually seen in those who developed MS early on, people with relapsing course, women, and those with few attacks. Life expectancy is 5-10 years less than those unaffected by MS, which is one of the reasons many are interested in prevention.

MS prevention may or may not be possible, depending on who you ask. Most professionals who practice modern, conventional medicine believe that there is no way to prevent this inflammatory disease. Others believe that preventative measures cannot be taken. This disease has been different signs and symptoms, and manifests differently in every person.




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