Multiple sclerosis

A new disease profile is added to our database – Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune disorder with suspected genetic predisposition, which in combination with certain environmental factors, leads to an autoimmune reaction, producing inflammatory demyelination in the central nervous system. Thus the conductivity and nerve impulse transmission is impaired which leads to the formation of neurological symptoms. MS has been found to have specifics in its distribution according to the geographic region and race. This supports the theory that genetic and environmental factors alike have primary role in its development. Predominantly young persons– age 30-40. The ratio between women and men is 1.9:1. The type of the disease (progressive, relapsing-remitting), as well as the development (relapse or remission) determine the different type of therapy applied. Stem cells transplants may have a beneficial effect in some forms of MS. To receive a full description of this rare disease absolutely free of charge, please click here and send us a request. The profile was written by our consultant in neurology – Dr. Pavel Balabanov, MD.