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MS was first described in 1868 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. The name multiple sclerosis refers to the numerous glial scars (or sclerae – essentially plaques or lesions) that develop on the white matter of the brain and spinal cord.

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symptoms of ALS

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Main causes of epilepsy :

•Low oxygen during birth.

•Head injuries that occur during birth or from accidents during youth or adulthood.

•Brain tumors.

•Genetic conditions that result in brain injury, such as tuberous sclerosis.

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The Effects Of Epilepsy On The Body

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS , the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.

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Who is Affected

ASD occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but is about 4 times more common among boys than among girls.

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Who gets ALS
ALS is a common neuromuscular disease worldwide. It affects people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.

However, there are several potential risk factors for ALS including:

Age

Although the disease can strike at any age, symptoms most commonly develop between the ages of 55 and 75.

Gender

Men are slightly more likely than women to develop ALS. However, as we age the difference between men and women disappears.

Race and ethnicity

Most likely to develop the disease are Caucasians and non-Hispanics.

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Effects of multiple sclerosis on our body

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Increased memory loss and confusion.

Inability to learn new things.

Difficulty with language and problems with reading, writing, and working with numbers.

Difficulty organizing thoughts and thinking logically.

Shortened attention span.

Problems coping with new situations.