New Delhi: Hollywood actress Selma Blair recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and that she became “much happier” after this as she could finally deal with her health a bit more sensibly. Moreover, before being diagnosed with the disease in 2018, Blair underwent a risky two-month hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to try and boost her immune system. But as per her interview with US Weekly, she is better now and did not expect a long recovery time.
As per the reports, she said she is getting back on track now but as she never imagined that the recovery would a long time she had to fake it to the world. Also after the chemo, she aged so much and then menopause happened and that’s something serious that no one talks about. But what is multiple sclerosis and how it is caused?
What is multiple sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and the spinal cord, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The immune system of the patient with MS unintentionally attacks the myelin cells which are the protective covers that surround the brain and the spinal nerves.
Moreover, Myelin sheath damage intrudes the messages or the signals that the body’s nerves send throughout the body to help perform tasks like vision, sensation and even movement. Myelin damage can occur in the brain, spinal cord and nerves that supply the eyes.
For now, there is no cure for MS but the treatment is available to help reduce the ongoing damage from the condition and helps you deal with the symptoms of the disease.
Symptoms of MS
Common symptoms of MS include:
Tiredness or fatigue
Always clumsy
Dizziness
Problems with bladder regulation
Loss of balance and coordination
Problems in thinking, poor cognitive functioning
Mood changes
Muscle stiffness
Accorefore being diagnosed with the disease in 2018, Blair underwent a risky two-month hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to try and boost her immune system. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
