Early Symptoms and Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

Unfortunately, thousands of people suffer from multiple sclerosis. In different cases, the disease develops differently. However, there are certain signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, which can indicate its development.

Some of the early signs of this condition include:

• Blurred or double vision;
• Thinking problems;
• The loss of balance;
• Numbness;
• Problems walking;
• Strong need to urinate;
• Muscle spasm;
• Problems in moving arms or legs;
• Eye discomfort;
• Facial pain;
• Poor judgment or memory loss
• Weakness in the arm or leg;
• The lack of coordination,
• General discomfort.

Moreover, people suffering from this disease will probably experience abnormal sensations, bladder problems, difficulty walking, dizziness, fatigue, by also muscle spasms. Visual changes and painful eye movements are common indicators of the development of MS. Patients experiencing such symptoms should be alarmed that there is something wrong with their health.

Besides these symptoms, there are other signs that may indicate patients that they are suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Certain symptoms are unpredictable and their intensity can vary from one case to another. Fatigue, numbness, vision loss, diminished brain function and even paralysis, can be caused by the development of multiple sclerosis.

Commonly, patients who experience visual changes and painful eye movements are advised to undergo a medical consult, as soon as possible. Changes in personality, sudden loss of strength, as well as respiratory difficulty should alarm you to see a doctor, too. All the aforementioned symptoms are serious signs of the development of MS. They should alarm the patient to seek for medical assistance as soon as possible. These symptoms may be associated to other conditions, too, including stroke, infection or chemical imbalances, this is why the patient should go the emergency.

Statistics indicate that MS affects more than 2.5 million people each year. This condition can affect women, but also men. Family history is an important factor is the development of multiple sclerosis. In some cases symptoms come and go, so patients may experience them for a while, then for several months being symptoms free. In other cases, symptoms become worse in a few weeks or months.