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This neurodegenerative disease causes 1.800 new cases each year in Spain, making it the leading cause of disability among young people. Neurologist Dr. Jesús Romero Imbroda explains the disease and declares that there is hope and awareness that there is a treatment.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune, neurodegenerative disease that affects the Central Nervous System., which occurs with outbreaks or specific alterations in specific areas of the brain, producing various symptoms: loss of vision, sensory alterations, weakness in some of the limbs causing mobility problems, fatigue... Our colleague Dr. Jesús Romero Imbroda explains that the cure and cause of the well-known 'disease of a thousand faces' are unknown, and its symptoms are different in each person, although the genetic component seems to be related.
The neurologist states that new drugs and treatments have been developed over the last 25 years that can help manage the progression and its flare-ups: "This disease, incurable throughout the XNUMXth century, now has, thanks to recent studies and research, fantastic life expectancy and expectations that are almost close to normal." Without forgetting that rehabilitation and healthy lifestyle habits must be taken into account in daily life, as they are beneficial. In that sense, If a sensory or visual deficit is suspected, the doctor should be consulted to determine if a referral to Neurology is appropriate, in order to assess the case and exclude this possibility."If we diagnose multiple sclerosis, have hope and be aware that there is treatment for it," explains Dr. Romero Imbroda.
How does MS occur?
As we mentioned earlier, the Central Nervous System is primarily made up of the brain and spinal cord. Nerve fibers are covered by myelin, a material responsible for conducting electrical impulses. In everyday words, When myelin spreads to different areas, it causes lesions in them, causing scarring, which would be sclerosis.“If myelin is destroyed or damaged, the nerves' ability to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain is disrupted, and this leads to the appearance of symptoms. Fortunately, myelin damage is often reversible,” explains the doctor. Multiple Sclerosis Spain (EME), an entity that works to promote activities and actions aimed at improving the quality of life for people suffering from this disease.
Multiple Sclerosis It is the first cause of neurological disability caused by illness between the ages of 20 and 40, and is more common in women than in men.According to data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN), it is the leading cause of disability in young people following traffic accidents, and 1.800 new cases are diagnosed in Spain each year. Currently, there are more than 50.000 cases of multiple sclerosis detected in our country, which corresponds to 2,2% of the number of people suffering from it worldwide: 2,5 million.
If you need more information about Multiple Sclerosis and its treatment, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Mosqueira Clinic at 951 00 66 38, our partner Dr. Jesús Romero Imbroda will provide you with the information and help you need.
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