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Over 400,000 people in the United States are affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system of the body.
When the immune system doesn’t work properly, the white cells move from blood circulation into central nervous system attacking brain and spinal cord. MS can affect almost anyone. Statistics shows that men are less likely than women to have MS by 30 %. Most patients who have MS have been diagnosed before 30st birthday. Also Asians and African Americans are less likely than Caucasian to have MS.
The symptoms of MS are bad vision, uncontrollable muscle movements, no sexual desire, fatigue, tiredness, slow cognition, and severe mood swings. There are several types of MS. Relapsing-remitting MS is when a person who doesn’t have any symptoms can relapse anytime if the disease is not treated. Secondary-progressive MS is when relapses happen gradually after the initial MS diagnosis. Primary-progressive MS is when the disease progresses slow and steady. Progressive-relapsing MS is when disease progresses quickly and steady.
To be diagnosed with MS, a person has to do spinal fluid testing, magnetic resonance imaging, and evoked potentials. People who have close relatives diagnosed with MS are likely to develop MS in their lifetime. The modern medicine hasn’t found any cure for MS but there are some prevention steps you can take.
Here are a few suggestions to prevent MS:
- Take Vitamin D. Most people who are affected by MS locate in the Northern areas of the globe; however, people who live in warm climate are less affected by the disease. Studies show that vitamin D reduces risk of having MS by 40 %.
- Consume Caffeine. The new studies found that caffeine may reduce chances of having MS due to influence on our DNA. The influence can change the structure of the central nervous system. If you have relatives who have MS, you should have 4-5 cups of coffee a day.
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