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Multiple Sclerosis
A disorder of the central nervous system of unknown cause in which the body's immune system attacks myelin in the brain and spinal cord. Whether the disease manifests in repeated episodes of inflammation or as a chronic condition, it results in multiple scars, or scleroses, on the myelin sheath, leading to impairment or loss of nerve function.
MS is not currently considered hereditary although you may be more susceptible if there is a family history of MS.
There are four recognised forms of MS: Beign MS - episode(s) appeared to lead to diagnosis but there is not a repition of episodes or they are few and infrequent; Relapsing/Remitting MS - episodes manifest themselves with some residual affect, but usually subside or go into remission and function is restored; Progressive MS - episodes lead to loss of function and/or other symptoms that do not regain or very little, after a period of time; Secondary Progressive MS - the most aggressive form, with faster declination in abilities or rapid onset of symptoms with no regain of function.
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