11 Facts About Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, known as encephalomyelitis disseminata, is the most common demyelinating disease, in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged.

Multiple sclerosis is the most common immune-mediated disorder affecting the central nervous system.

The name multiple sclerosis refers to the numerous glial scars that develop on the white matter of the brain and spinal cord.

When multiple sclerosis is more advanced, walking difficulties can occur and the risk of falling increases.

Name multiple sclerosis refers to the scars that form in the nervous system.

Multiple sclerosis is typically diagnosed based on the presenting signs and symptoms, in combination with supporting medical imaging and laboratory testing.

Availability of treatments that modify the course of multiple sclerosis beginning in the 1990s, known as disease-modifying therapies, has improved prognosis.

Multiple sclerosis published what now is known as the "Charcot Triad", consisting in nystagmus, intention tremor, and telegraphic speech .

Multiple sclerosis's diary began in 1822 and ended in 1846, although it remained unknown until 1948.

Multiple sclerosis's symptoms began at age 28 with a sudden transient visual loss after the funeral of a friend.

Multiple sclerosis's diary was published in 1919 as The Journal of a Disappointed Man.