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What age group is most likely to be diagnosed with MS?

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What age group is most likely to be diagnosed with MS?

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MS typically affects people ranging from ages 20-40. Late onset MS occurs in individuals over 50 years of age. However, there are other factors that may cause this disease earlier on in life like genetics, environment, etc.

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Yes, it is proven that genes play a huge factor in the diagnosis of MS. Someone is more likely to be diagnosed with this if it runs in the family.

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There are multiple factors that play a role in the diagnosis of MS. Some of these include EBV infection, smoking, sun exposure/vitamin D, and obesity. A healthier lifestyle leads to lower MS rates.

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The most known causes of MS include but are not limited to genetics, environment, infections, smoking, toxin exposure, low sun exposure, and obesity during childhood.

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1. What primary anatomical structure(s) is/are involved in the focus condition?  Be as specific as possible.-

The brain and spinal cord are affected by MS. The body attacks its own myelin sheath, causing this disease.

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1. The following physiological processes are involved in Multiple Sclerosis: This disease deals with redox, inflammatory/autoimmune, vascular, and neurodegenerative. The immune system attacks its own myelin sheath in MS.

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1. The primary anatomical structures involved in Multiple Sclerosis are the brain and spinal cord. It also includes the focal demyelinated plaques within the CNS, with variable degrees of inflammation, gliosis, and neurodegeneration.

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2. What processes either cause or are affected by this condition?

- The myelin sheath is affected as well as many sensory issues within the body. The body attacks its own functions, causing it to shut down and work less and less.