SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a

dangerous disease that affects the

brain and spinal cord, which will

disrupt the communication flow

within the brain, and between

your brain & the rest of the body

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

On average, people that suffer from

MS tend to have their first symptoms

between the ages of 20 and 40

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

These symptoms may come

and go, while some linger

for a while

Usually the symptoms get

better, but then come back

Most Common Symptoms of MS

• Fatigue: the fatigue often comes

on in the afternoon & causes

weak muscles, slowed thinking, or

sleepiness. Some MS patients say

they feel tired even after a good

night’s sleep

Most Common Symptoms of MS

• Walking difficulties or unsteady

gait

• Numbness or tingling in face,

body or limbs

• Spasticity: usually in leg

muscles. Mild stiffness or

strong, painful muscle

spasms are expected

Most Common Symptoms of MS

• Vision problems: eyes problems

tend to be one of the first

symptoms. MS usually affect

only one eye then go away on

their own

Most Common Symptoms of MS

• Pain: almost half of people with MS

had chronic pain

• Bladder problems: urinate more

often, need to go at night, have

trouble emptying bladder fully, etc.

Most Common Symptoms of MS

• Cognitive changes: find it hard

to focus attention, a decrease

in ability to learn and remember

information, also the ability to

organise & problem-solving

Most Common Symptoms of MS

• Emotional changes: bouts of

depression, mood swings, irritability,

episodes of uncontrollable laughing

& crying, etc.

Most Common Symptoms of MS

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