Overview of Multiple Sclerosis

The present paper discusses the pathophysiological, psychosocial, economic and cognitive effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on affected individuals, families, and society. It will mention how specialized nurses will support individuals, family / carers. Finally, the nursing process and the professional role of the nurse are reviewed under the Nursing Midwife Committee (NMC) Code of Conduct, which sets the standards for all nurses and midwives (NMC, 2008).

Multiple sclerosis is a disease affecting the central nervous system. Sclerosis refers to scar tissue, and therefore multiple sclerosis is multiple scar tissue on the central nervous system. One in 1,600 people was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In the United States, about 350,000 people suffer from multiple sclerosis. It is incurable, but there are still a lot of drugs and lots of research to help fight disease. The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown, but there are many theories. Some researchers believe that it may be a virus or immune system imbalance. Others think that it may be an environmental problem. Researchers believe that it may be an environmental factor as there are few people (if any) who live near the equator. Multiple sclerosis usually occurs in women between 30 and 50 years old. Multiple sclerosis is also common in black people and Asians. This disease is fatal, infectious, or not directly inherited.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disorder that attacks central nervous system, brain and spinal cord (National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2013). MS is an inflammatory demyelinating disease caused by the immune system that attacks myelin sheath (a nerve that insulates fatty substances). These nerves can rapidly transmit electrical impulses, which are smooth, quick and coordinated movements that allow action without almost conscious effort (United Nations of Multiple Sclerosis, nd) . However, for individuals with MS, the loss of myelin (also known as demyelination) destroys the ability of the nerve to conduct electrical impulses to the brain, thus resulting in various symptoms of MS. Missing myelin, lesion or plaque appears as a scarred area (International Multiple Sclerosis Federation, nd)