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Multiple
Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the Central
Nerveous System (CNS). That means MS is a disorder of
the brain and spinal cord caused by progressive damage
to the outer covering of nerve cells (myelin). This results
in decreased nerve functioning which can lead to a variety
of symptoms. MS is indicated by three main forms:
1. Relapsing-Remitting (RR):
This is characterised by relapses during which time new
symptoms can appear and old ones resurface or worsen.
The relapses are followed by periods of remission, during
which time the person fully or partially recovers from
the deficits acquired during the relapse.
2. Primary Progressive (PP):
This type of MS is characterised by a gradual progression
of the disease from its onset with no remissions at all.
Primary Progressive MS often migrates into the brain,
but is less likely to damage brain areas than relapsing/remitting
or secondary progressive.
3. Secondary Progressive (SP):
The secondary progessive phase is characterised by a gradual
worsening of the disease with no periods of remission
in between. In the early phases of Secondary Progressive,
the person may still experience periods of increased disease
activity similar to relapses but after a while these merge
into a general progression.  |
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