World Multiple Sclerosis Day: Warning signs and symptoms, causes and all you want to know

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which central nervous system is severely affected. It is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system and today, 2.8 million people around the world have this disease. MS is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system and today, 2.8 million people around the world have this disease As we observe World Multiple Sclerosis Day on May 30, there is need to create awareness among people to accept and support those affected by this serious ailment. Symptoms of MS Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs occurring on one side of your body Trouble while walking Fatigue Unexplained vision difficulties like seeing double, blurred vision, or loss of vision Tingling Muscle stiffness or spasms Pain in body parts Depression Problems in remembering Vertigo Sexual, bowel and bladder dysfunction Slurred speech Cognitive problems Seizures Cause of MS The root cause of this neurological disorder is not clear. Certain infections like Epstein-Barr, the virus causing infectious mononucleosis may be associated with MS. Having low levels of vitamin D, low exposure to sunlight, Obesity, smoking, and certain autoimmune diseases like thyroid disease, pernicious anaemia, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease may also raise the risk of this disease.