Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic (chronic) illness that affects the nervous system of central nerves. It is believed to be an auto-immune disorder, which is one where the body attacks itself due to mistake. MS is a sporadic disease that can affect people in different ways. A few people who suffer from MS may only have mild symptoms. Others might lose the ability to clearly see write, speak or walk when the communications between brains and the other organs of the body gets affected. Myelin is the fat tissue that safeguards nerve fibers. In MS myelin becomes damaged in a variety of regions. The loss of myelin results in scar tissue known as sclerosis. These regions are also known as lesions or plaques. When nerves are damaged this way they are unable to conduct electrical impulses to or from the brain. What is the cause of MS? There are a variety of possibilities for the Multiple Sclerosis cause of MS such as autoimmune diseases, infectious agents, including viruses or environmental causes, genetic causes. What are the signs of MS? The signs and symptoms of MS are usually inexplicably variable. They could be severe or mild and last for a long time or even just a short period. They can appear in various variations, depending on the region that is that is affected. These are the most commonly observed signs of MS. However, each individual may experience distinct symptoms. The following are the first signs of MS The following symptoms are common: Double or blurred vision, pain and loss of vision as a result due to an inflammation in the optic nerve (optic neuritis) or walking difficulties and a feeling of discomfort, like the sensation of numbness, prickling or needles (paresthesia). Other signs of MS are weakness of the muscles in the legs and arms as well as problems with coordination. There may be issues standing or walking. It is possible that you are partially or totally paralyzed. Spasticity is the involuntary increase in tension of muscles that leads to spasms and stiffness. Fatigue: It could be caused through physical exercise, but it could ease when you relaxation. It's possible that you'll experience continuous fatigue that won't stop.