Overview

Myelin, the covering that protects nerve fibres, is attacked by the immune system in multiple sclerosis, which impairs brain-to-body communication. The illness may eventually result in irreversible harm or degeneration of the nerve fibres.

Causes

Multiple sclerosis is regarded as an immune-mediated illness, meaning that the body's defence mechanism targets its tissues. Myelin, the fatty substance that covers and shields nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord, is destroyed in multiple sclerosis cases due to immune system malfunctions. It seems that a combination of environmental and genetic factors is responsible.

Symptoms

• Numbness 

• Tingling electro-shock sensations 

• Coordination issues like an unsteady gait 

• Partial vision loss 

• Blurry vision 

• Vertigo 

• Sexual, bowel

• Bladder function problems 

• Fatigue 

• Slurred speech 

• Cognitive issues and mood disturbances.

Ayurvedic View

snayu gata vata - Due to the following of nidana (causes that aggravate vata dosha, this vikruta prakupita (aggravated), vyana vata dosha takes sthana samshraya (settles in), snayu (which is connected to motor movements), which causes twitching pain and diseases that can affect ekanga (part), sarvanga (whole body), degenerative disease, which can cause difficulty in good functioning and movement of the body, this disease is multiple sclerosis. The Ayurveda way of approach is to bring dosha back to prakruta awastha (balance state) in guna (quality), sthana (place), karma (function), and help in the rehabilitation of the affected part by Ayurvedic panchakarma treatment.