More than 2 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS). Watch our video to get the quick facts.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes multiple scars on nerves in your brain and spinal cord. These scars keep the nerves from working properly. Learn what causes MS and see the symptoms of muscle sclerosis at: merckmanuals.com/home/quick-facts-brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders/multiple-sclerosis-ms-and-related-disorders/multiple-sclerosis-ms.
0:00 What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
0:24 What causes MS?
0:50 What are the symptoms of MS?
1:19 Common early symptoms of MS
1:56 Later symptoms of MS
2:34 How can doctors tell if you have MS?
2:52 How do doctors treat MS?
3:20 How to make life easier with MS
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