Multiple Sclerosis

A disease that corrupts central nervous system

Causes and Risk Factors

MS (Multiple sclerosis) is kind of a disease in which one's immune system attacks their own body by mistake. This disease cause damage to myelin (which is crucial for the travel of the message between the brain and the body).Science indicates that genetic makeup and environmental triggers work together to cause MS even through researchers have not yet found the exact starting point.

Causes and risk factors

  • People with family history of MS are at high risk of having it.
  • Less exposure to sun and low levels of vitamin D can also increase risks of  MS.
  • In certain cases, expose to Viruses like Epstein-Bar or similar kinds can contributes to development of this disease.
  • Tobacco is also another cause of this disease.
  • Chances of development is higher in females in their 20-40 age range than males.