Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
Specific symptoms can include double vision, blindness in one eye, muscle weakness, trouble with sensation, or trouble with coordination. MS takes several forms, with new symptoms either occurring in isolated attacks.
- Memory loss
- Disorientation
- Confusion about time or place
- Communication issues
- Inability to read, write, speak or understand
- Mood and behavior changes, such as aggressiveness, wandering or withdrawal