Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiplesclerosis is an immune-mediated disorder that affects the central nervous
system of a person’s body. In this disorder, a person's immune system, which is
designed to keep the body healthy and immune from diseases, damages the myelin
sheath of nerve fibres. The myelin sheath is originally a safety cover which
helps in successful nerve conduction.
When
this protective cover is damaged, the injury results in dysfunction in the
brain and spinal cords. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are unpredictable
and they change in person to person based on the intensity of the disease.
Below are the most common symptoms multiple sclerosis patients may experience.
Vision Impairment
Problems
in healthy vision are one of the most common symptoms of this disorder. When
the disease affects brain cords, the first organs to be impacted are eyes. The
patient does not necessarily experience the loss in vision immediately. But the
changes are gradual. The patient may feel pain while looking up or to one side.
Fatigue and Weakness
One
of the major and most prominent symptoms of multiple sclerosis is obscure
fatigue. A person may suddenly start feeling weakness in his/her body. This
fatigue and feeling of tiredness usually last for more than 3 months. This
chronic fatigue is generally first experienced in legs by most patients.
Pain and Muscle Cramps
Majority
of patients experience unexplained chronic pain as early symptoms of multiple
sclerosis. Stiffness in muscles and sudden cramps are often followed by painful
jerking movements. These pain and spasms most commonly occur in legs and back.
Tingling and Numbness
When
there is an irregularity in the signals sent by the brain through the nervous
system, one may feel a tingling sensation in the face, arms, legs, or fingers.
At times there might be no signals at all. It causes numbness in the limbs as
they do not function properly in the absence of instructions from the brain.
Dizziness/ Vertigo
Vertigo
is one of the most common symptoms multiple sclerosis patients may have to deal
with. The dysfunctionality of the nerve system results in dizziness. The
patient may feel as if everything in his/her surroundings is spinning. It may
further result in difficulty in focusing.
Unsteadiness/ Instability
Similar
to dizziness, the patient may feel trouble in maintaining balance. Unsteadiness
and instability are one of the symptoms of MS. Patients of MS may have problems
in maintaining natural gait and may not be able to walk without support.
Sexual Dysfunction
While
there is a lack of signals passed to organs from the brain, you may find
difficulty in sexual drives. The problems in the central nervous system causes
issues with sexual arousal.
Bowel and Bladder Problems
Along
with sexual dysfunction, a person may experience issues with bladder and bowel
movements. Holding and resisting urine becomes difficult for the patient. The
symptoms may include the uncontrollable urge of urination and frequent
urination. The patient may also suffer from constipation, indigestion, and
loose motions.
Along
with above-mentioned symptoms, the patient of multiple sclerosis may develop
memory issues. Retaining information and remembering stuff can be difficult for
the patients. Other symptoms may include shortened attention span,
irritability, mood swings, stress etc. The symptoms of MS may develop gradually
over time. One must consult a doctor if he/she finds themselves suffering from
the above symptoms.
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