Multiple Sclerosis Nursing: Signs and Symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis Nursing: Signs and Symptoms

Multiple sclerosis – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a long-lasting disease that can affect your brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves in your eyes.

common symptoms of MS are:

Clumsiness or weakness
Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
Dizziness or vertigo
Eye problems such as double vision or uncontrolled eye movements
Fatigue
Muscle spasms
Problems with bladder or bowel control
Stiffness
Tremors
Tingling or numbness
Depression or emotional changes
Mild intellectual change such as memory problems
Sexual problems such as difficulty reaching orgasm, lack of vaginal sensation or erectile dysfunction
Symptoms usually appear in people between 20 and 40 years of age.