Multiple Sclerosis or MS Malady is a condition where the myelin that forms a protective covering around the nerves gets damaged. This condition prevents the communication of signals from the brain to the nerves. It is an unpredictable sickness, in the sense that the symptoms vary from person to person and are never consistent. It is chronic and often debilitating. If left untreated, MS malady can even lead to disability in the long run.
Symptoms of MS Malady
A person affected by MS malady will invariably complain of burred or double vision. This is followed by an acute pain while moving the eyes. Other subsequent symptoms include giddiness, inability to perform cognitive functions, bowel and urinary inconsistencies, depression, numbness and loss of feeling in the extremities. The symptoms last from few minutes to 24 hours, after which the person is able to continue with normal activities. In fact a person having MS may not even experience similar symptoms for a long time but it may show up again years later. In others, it may display a tendency to reoccur periodically or increase in intensity. It depends entirely on the nerves that have been affected and the person’s disposition.
Treatments for MS Malady
The treatment for MS malady is aimed at preventing further damage to the nerves and to address the symptoms arising from this. Research to find a cure for this condition is still on. However, it is still in its infancy. Irrespective of this, it is crucial to start the treatment to arrest further development of this disease. In the rare cases, it can progress significantly, if left untreated and may result in partial or severe disability for the affected person. Disability might show up several decades later by when it might be too late to reverse it. The best thing to do is to start the treatment right after it is diagnosed. There are also several alternate therapies available, but these are not medically backed. They tend to address the symptoms through a holistic approach. Yoga is known to have many positive effects on MS patients. Good news about MS is that a vast majority of the ones diagnosed with MS are just mildly affected.
