demüelinatsioonihaigusi
Demüelinatsioonihaigused, also known as demyelinating diseases, are a group of neurological disorders characterized by damage to the myelin sheath. Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers (axons) in the central and peripheral nervous systems, facilitating rapid transmission of electrical signals. When myelin is damaged or destroyed, nerve impulses are slowed or blocked, leading to a wide range of neurological symptoms.
The exact causes of demyelinating diseases are not fully understood, but they are often believed to involve
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system. Other central
Symptoms vary depending on the location and extent of myelin damage. They can include weakness, numbness, tingling,
While there is currently no cure for most demyelinating diseases, treatments focus on managing symptoms, reducing