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Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS).
- MS is a progressive inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system (CNS).
- MS patients develop lesions on their myelin sheath, and they begin to break down and lose large sections.
- There are three main theories why the body attacks its own tissues. One, a viral infection starts the initial inflammation and then cascades. Two, an inherited genetic component causes a myelin defect. Three, it’s due to a vitamin D deficiency.
- The three categories of MS are spinal MS, cerebellar MS, and mixed MS.
- While MS is a progressive disease, it goes through periods of remission and progression.
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