什么是多发性硬化_多发性硬化

multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord

多发性硬化症是一种影响大脑和脊髓的疾病

which make up the central nervous system that controls everything we do

它们构成了控制我们所做一切的中枢神经系统

whether it's taking a physical step or solving a complex problem

无论是采取物理步骤还是解决复杂的问题

the exact cause of ms is unknown

多发性硬化症的确切病因尚不清楚

but we do know that something triggers the immune system to attack the brain and spinal cord

但我们确实知道某些东西会触发免疫系统攻击大脑和脊髓

the resulting damage to myelin that insulates wire like nerve fibers is a disruption of signals to and from the brain

对绝缘线状神经纤维的髓磷脂造成的损害会扰乱传入和传出大脑的信号

this interruption of communication signals causes unpredictable symptoms

通信信号的中断会导致不可预测的症状

such as numbness tingling mood changes memory problems pain fatigue blindness or paralysis

例如麻木、刺痛、情绪变化、记忆问题、疼痛、疲劳、失明或瘫痪

everyone's experience with ms is different and these losses may be temporary or long lasting

每个人对多发性硬化症的经历都不同,这些损失可能是暂时的,也可能是长期的

most people initially have relapsing remitting ms

大多数人最初患有复发缓解型多发性硬化症

where they experience attacks of new symptoms followed by periods of time when those symptoms go away partially or completely

他们会经历新症状的发作,然后这些症状会部分或完全消失一段时间

others experience gradual and ongoing loss of function without distinct attacks

其他人则在没有明显攻击的情况下经历逐渐和持续的功能丧失

which is known as progressive ms

这被称为渐进式多发性硬化症

ms can be difficult to diagnose

多发性硬化症可能很难诊断

but once a diagnosis is confirmed by a neurologist who is knowledgeable about ms

但一旦由了解多发性硬化症的神经科医生确认诊断

there are disease modifying therapies for reducing attacks and slowing down the damage

有一些疾病修饰疗法可以减少发作并减缓损害

growing evidence suggests that early and ongoing treatment with a disease modifying therapy is an important defense against future attacks

越来越多的证据表明,早期和持续的疾病缓解疗法是预防未来发作的重要手段

there are also treatment strategies to address some ms symptoms

还有一些治疗策略可以解决某些多发性硬化症症状

options are still limited for slowing down or stopping progressive ms

减缓或阻止进行性多发性硬化症的选择仍然有限

worldwide research is accelerating the discovery of how to slow down or even stop progressive ms

全球研究正在加速发现如何减缓甚至阻止进展性多发性硬化症的方法

how to repair nervous system damage and restore function

如何修复神经系统损伤并恢复功能

wellness strategies such as exercise and diet that can help people with ms to live their best lives

运动和饮食等健康策略可以帮助多发性硬化症患者过上最好的生活

and the exact cause of ms so that it may be prevented for future generations

以及多发性硬化症的确切病因,以便为子孙后代预防该疾病

to learn more about multiple sclerosis connect with others to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by ms

了解有关多发性硬化症的更多信息,与他人联系,推动治疗方法的研究,并解决每个受多发性硬化症影响的人所面临的挑战