editor These days, more and more people are becoming prone to spinal cord injuries or “SCI.” Statistics show that over the past years, there are higher incidences of accidents related to cars such as reckless driving, irresponsibility when it comes to handling items that are deadly such as guns, as well as recklessness when it comes … Read more
The modern times give people instant everything but it also lead people to develop lifelong conditions such as spinal cord injuries. Realizing this, most people are now rediscovering things that would somehow relieve their pain caused by this trauma on their spinal column. These days, one of the trends for people for relief for those … Read more
Many people don’t realize the importance of taking care of their backs until they have experienced spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injury—commonly referred to as “SCI” by medical professionals—refer to the damage that is brought by trauma such as vehicular accidents, gunshots, and heavy falls as well as certain illnesses or diseases including polio, ataxia, … Read more
Multiple sclerosis is a very frustrating condition. With the current lack of diagnostic procedures, tests and examinations that can provide clear-cut evaluations, many physicians find it hard to establish the presence of multiple sclerosis. Because of this, patients suffer both from the symptoms of the conditions and the confusion these symptoms bring. Though patients feel … Read more
Disseminated Sclerosis, more popularly known as Multiple Sclerosis, is the disease of the Central Nervous System (the main component of which is the brain and the spinal cord). It is widely accepted as an autoimmune disease, a result of the body attacking its own structures, wherein the cells of the body and the immune system … Read more
Multiple sclerosis is a capricious disease – its symptoms vary on a case to case basis. Thus, each attack or relapse is unique and symptoms can manifest in various ways. It may crop up from cognitive problems while others may feel disabilities resulting from loss or diminished motor functions. To better understand the symptoms of … Read more
Patients of multiple sclerosis are not only bothered by symptoms related with sensory, motor and cognitive functions, they also suffer from dysfunctions of the bladder and bowel functions, problems with coordination as well as balance, impairments of the eyes, and sexual dysfunctions. Below are the more detailed symptoms relating to these problems. Each symptom is … Read more
While it is true that there is currently no permanent relief from multiple sclerosis, there are, however, varieties of treatments and therapies that go beyond conventional medicine. In this article, we would look at the treatment options as well as complementary and alternative treatments that are commonly advised by physicians. Drug Treatments There are specific … Read more
It is, perhaps, the saddest thing if a young, innocent child is struck with a chronic condition that has no cure. This is especially painful for parents of such children. The disease progresses but there is nothing much anyone can do about it. While pediatric multiple sclerosis is relatively rare, there are still a lot … Read more
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease wherein through a mechanism that is yet to be understood, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath of the neurons. This sheath is the protective insulator of the neurons that allows for easy transfer of nerve impulses from one brain cell to another. There are several forms of multiple … Read more