Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease that affects the nervous system, causing symptoms such as muscle weakness and paralysis due to the degeneration of myelin, which acts as an insulator around nerves. The cause is unknown, but drugs and physical activity can help manage symptoms. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease that affects the […]
Myelin loss is a normal part of aging, but certain proteins in the brain can cause myelin-producing cells to die. Diseases like multiple sclerosis can also cause myelin loss, as well as inflammation and hereditary conditions. Loss of myelin is a normal feature of aging. While scientists aren’t exactly sure why this protective sheath breaks […]
Myelin disorders result from damage to the protective coating around nerve cells and can have various causes. Multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, Devic’s disease, Canavan disease, Krabbe disease, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease are examples. Symptoms are managed as they develop, and treatment is about managing each symptom. Myelin is a medical term used to describe the protective […]
