Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Commonly referred to as MS, multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which patches of myelin and underlying nerve fibers in the eyes, brain, and spinal cord are damaged or destroyed. MS usually affects women more than men. The disorder most commonly begins between ages 20 and 40, but can strike at any age. The exact cause of MS is not known.
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