Multiple sclerosis causes many different symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, and impaired coordination. The symptoms, severity, and duration can vary from person to person. Some people may be symptom free most of their lives, while others can have severe chronic symptoms that never go away.
The normal immune system is a complex system that protects our bodies from infections. Our skin, lungs and gut have cells that help to protect us. There are also many other cells of the immune system that are called to action if we become infected with a bacteria, virus or parasite.
Two important types of immune system cells are types of white blood cells, or lymphocytes. These are called to action by signals in the immune system that let them know a foreign invader is present. B cells, (so-called because they develop in bone marrow) recognize certain types of foreign cells and produce antibodies. The “T cells” (so-called because they develop in a small organ called the thymus gland) are responsible for a variety of other immune responses.
Multiple sclerosis is considered to be an immune-mediated disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS). Most MS experts believe it to be an autoimmune disease, although no specific antigens (proteins that stimulate the immune system) have been identified in MS.
This information was provided by “National MS Society” for additional information please visit “https://www.nationalmssociety.org“
