Multiple Sclerosis
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
The symptoms are varied, depending on which nerves are affected. Early signs of
MS may be subtle and can include:
dizziness and loss of balance
fatigue
hand or leg
weakness
inflammation of nerves in the eye
localized tingling or numbness
a stabbing pain in the face
visual impairments, including
blurred or double vision
As the disease gets worse, other symptoms may develop, such as:
bowel and bladder problems
chronic
pain, such as back and
muscle pain
depression
muscle spasms, which can be quite painful
paralysis
sexual dysfunction
slurred speech and difficulty
swallowing
trouble with thinking and memory
visual loss, including blindness
In a mild case of multiple sclerosis, the symptoms may be so subtle that others
cannot even tell that anything is wrong. When the disease progresses and is
severe, the person can become quite disabled. He or she may lose the ability to
walk and take care of himself or herself.
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