Stem Cell Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis in Turkey
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) disease with associated disabilities.
In MS the immune system destroys the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and creates problems of contact between your brain and the rest of your body. The disease will ultimately cause permanent nerve damage or deterioration. More than half of the patients suffering from MS have progressive disease characterised by accumulating disability. More than 2 million people worldwide are affected by MS and is the most common non-traumatic disability occurring in young individuals.
Different types of Multiple Sclerosis are,
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis – Around 85% of people have this type of multiple sclerosis and develop the first signs of the disease in their early 20s. Attack of symptoms occurs from time to time.
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis – In this type, the disease gradually gets worse over time. There is little or no recovery and there are no well-defined attacks of symptoms. About 10% of people have this type of MS
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis – Most people get secondary progressive MS after living with relapsing-remitting MS for many years. Symptoms in this type of MS begin a steady march without relapses or remissions.
Progressive Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis – It is the least common form of MS. Attacks and relapses happen very frequently but symptoms continue to get worse between relapses. About 5% of people suffer from this type.
