Neuro Sciences

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis

In this disease, communication between the brain and the rest of the body is disrupted because of the attack of the immune system on the protective sheath (myelin) of nerve fibers. As a result, nerve fibers can be permanently damaged.

Symptoms

  • Tingling or numbness on one side of the body
  • Coordination lack
  • Forward bending of the neck
  • Inability to walk
  • Vision problems
  • Vertigo
  • Dizziness
  • Mood swings
  • Speech difficulties
  • Bladder & bowel dysfunction

Causes

  • Malfunctioning of the immune system
  • Family history

Risk factors

  • 20 -40 years of age
  • Women are more prone
  • Family history
  • Infections
  • White people
  • Cold climate
  • Deficiency of vitamin D
  • Smoking
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Obesity

Complications

  • Paralysis of legs
  • Bowel or bladder malfunction
  • Stiffness in muscles
  • Mood swings
  • Loss of memory
  • seizures

Treatment for MS attacks

  • Corticosteroids
  • Plasma exchange

Treatment to change progression

Injections

  • Interferon beta medications
  • Monoclonal antibodies

Oral drugs

  • Teriflunomide
  • Fingolimod
  • Dimethyl fumarate

Infusion drugs

  • Natalizumab
  • Aocrelizumab
  • Alemtuzumab

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

The patient is provided with medicines to increase stem cell count in the bone marrow.

After that chemotherapy is done, in which a high dosage of medicines is given and hematopoietic stem cells are injected into the blood.

New white blood cells are formed with the help of the injected stem cells.

Some antibiotics are also given to avoid infection or illness because of the high dosage of medicines.

After several weeks, a new immune system is formed to protect the body permanently.

After this procedure, the patient needs to rest for 3-6 months.

Management

  • Regular exercise
  • Take rest
  • Healthy diet
  • Manage stress
  • Avoid heat exposure
  • Join social groups

Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Multiple Sclerosis Treatment!

After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.

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