The symptoms arising from Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak can severely affect the quality of life. This is the reasons why many that are affected by multiple sclerosis commit suicide. The majority of people affected with this condition do not become severely disabled. On an average, about one third of people getting affected by this condition will need some sort of assistance, like wheelchairs or crutches. The severity of the disease and how it affects people varies from person to person and is quite unpredictable. About 20% of the ones affected by MS become mildly symptomatic after the initial attack. Another 20% experience a rapid progression. The rest will have some degree of progression.
Cause and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak
The cause of a Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak is mostly genetic. However, it is not hereditary. Another important factor that causes this condition is the environment, since it has been found to be in areas farthest from the Equator, the lack of vitamin D is thought to be a major contributing factor.
The symptoms of a Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak could start with vision problems. The person may experience blurred or double vision. There could also be severe pain on eye movement. Another common symptom is a tingling, crawling or burning sensation in the limbs. Patients also experience a heaviness or weakness in their limbs. Dexterity may also be affected. Patients might have trouble keeping their balance and may also experience problems with their coordination. Another common symptom experienced by all patients is a sense of fatigue. Others problems include improper bladder and bowel movement, pain, sexual dysfunction, cognitive problems and mood swings.
Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment of a Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak consist of modifying the course of the disease by reducing the severity and number of a relapse, treatment of the relapse on a short term by drugs and managing the symptoms. There are also alternate therapies available that focus on alleviating the symptoms, but these are not medically backed.
People with multiple sclerosis need to adapt a lifestyle change to accommodate the symptoms that they have to live with. A healthy diet, sufficient rest and developing a support network is very helpful in dealing with this condition.