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The symptoms incorporated and caused by multiple sclerosis are similar to the ones caused by other demyelination diseases. The effects of multiple sclerosis can also be divided into two groups of symptoms which are caused directly because of demyelination and those which are not. Symptoms as a result of the actual demyelination can be labelled as ‘primary symptoms’ and these symptoms depend on where the demyelination occurs in the body. For example, if myelin is deteriorated in the areas of the brain and spinal cord, the body would suffer overall weakness. If myelin is lost in parts where coordination is controlled, sufferers would become uncoordinated. When myelin is lost in parts where sensation is controlled, symptoms of numbness itching or pain may arise.
‘Secondary symptoms’ on the other hand are symptoms which are triggered indirectly by multiple sclerosis. These include spasticity or bladder problems.
Tertiary symptoms are another form of effects from multiple sclerosis and concern physiological or social defects. Depression can be lead from this disease and can further affect the sufferer’s job or relationships. Self –esteem and confidence may also be loss due to the reliance on others for help.
The symptoms posed by multiple sclerosis may be short or long term depending on the type of MS. For example, if a sufferer had Progressive MS, then they would eventually experience long term and disabling symptoms over time. Benign MS on the other hand poses symptoms which begin and fade away quickly and are only short-term effects.
‘Secondary symptoms’ on the other hand are symptoms which are triggered indirectly by multiple sclerosis. These include spasticity or bladder problems.
Tertiary symptoms are another form of effects from multiple sclerosis and concern physiological or social defects. Depression can be lead from this disease and can further affect the sufferer’s job or relationships. Self –esteem and confidence may also be loss due to the reliance on others for help.
The symptoms posed by multiple sclerosis may be short or long term depending on the type of MS. For example, if a sufferer had Progressive MS, then they would eventually experience long term and disabling symptoms over time. Benign MS on the other hand poses symptoms which begin and fade away quickly and are only short-term effects.