Causes and Effects of Multiple Sclerosis

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In this paper the author analyzes in full the potential causes, effects and possible solutions that there are to multiple sclerosis. Amongst other things, he looks at the disease as a genetic auto immune disease and examines how diet can help. The author also mentions many of the preventative treatments that have been tried and are used and some of the research surrounding these. The paper concludes with the positive note that research is continuous in this field to try and help those that suffer from multiple sclerosis.

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"The basic pathogenesis of MS involves the entry of immune cells (e.g. T cells, B cells, macrophages) into the CNS through the walls of the capillaries and venules. Immune reactions occur, a lesion is formed and myelin is eventually destroyed. Myelin consists of fatty tissue which wraps around nerve axons. It essentially acts as nerve insulation and is critical for proper nerve transmissions. Loss of myelin results in degradation of nerve transmissions and a resultant multitude of disabilities which gradually worsen over time as more myelin is destroyed."

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