- There are many different symptoms and it affects each person differently. The most common include problems with mobility and balance, pain, muscle spasms and muscle tightness
- It's a common misconception that MS only affects adults but significant numbers of children are diagnosed with it each year. Last week researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health reported that being obese as a teenager may be linked with an increased risk of MS as an adult
- The exact cause of MS is not fully understood, but there is some evidence to suggest it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. There is no cure, but research is continuing into the condition and its causes. Despite this, there are many treatments for MS, which aim to make the symptoms easier to live with
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