Tuesday, February 18, 2014

What To Know About MS Prevention

By Jerri Perry


Multiple Sclerosis, which is often abbreviated to MS, refers to a type of inflammatory disease in which damage is done to the insulating covers of nerve cells within the brain and spinal cord. The disease itself is known to take on a variety of forms. MS prevention may or may not be a reality. It depends on who you ask. Most modern doctors who practice conventional medicine do not believe there is any way to prevent this debilitating disease. However, professionals who are proponents of natural healing and clean living may say otherwise.

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 believe in natural healing or religion may feel that prevention can be done and there is a cure. Every individual is different and much about MS is still unknown. Nonetheless, there are natural solutions and conventional treatments employed to reduce symptoms and signs for those with this diagnosis.

It is difficult to prevent something for which you do not know the cause of. This is the case with MS. To date, doctors are not entirely sure of what causes this. Some believe it is destruction by the immune system or failure of myelin-producing cells. These causes may be the result of environmental factors, genetics or serious infections. Typically MS is diagnosed by the signs and symptoms present in a patient, as well as test results that confirm it.

There is no widely accepted cure for MS. Treatments are usually issued to improve function of person after attacks and to prevent new ones. Medications are the most common treatment, but people interested in natural care may employ herbs and other such remedies. There are many opting for alternative treatment nowadays.

The long-term outcome of MS is hard to predict, but most good outcomes are seen in females, people who develop MS early on in life, those who have relapsing course, and people who experience fewer attacks. The life expectancy of people with MS is five to ten years lower than those who are unaffected by the disease. This is why many people, especially those who have family who suffer with MS, are interested in preventative care.

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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