People afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis experience several symptoms which are the result of the nerves getting damaged. One of the advanced subtypes is Multiple Sclerosis Paraplegia. This usually means paralysis and loss of sensation in both legs and also paralysis of all or part of the torso. The extent of the paralysis depends on the level of damage to the spinal cord. Sometimes with treatment the paralysis disappears, but the nerve damage is irreparable. Treatment is aimed at helping a patient to compensate for the paralysis with the help of mechanical devices, along with psychological and physical therapy.
In adults, paraplegia is most likely caused by multiple Sclerosis; hence the term Multiple Sclerosis Paraplegia. It is a very rare condition and when it occurs, it is due to an advanced subtype of Multiple Sclerosis, where the nerves have been damaged to such an extent that paralysis sets in. However, …