One question that seems to come up frequently is whether or not there is any correlation between trauma and multiple sclerosis symptoms. This is a question that the medical and research communities have argued over for many years. In recent years there has been far more evidence provided by medical practitioners that prove a direct relationship between head, neck and spinal trauma and the onset of a variety of MS symptoms.
What Types of Trauma?
Science and the medical community have long admitted that they do not know what causes MS and will a link between head, neck and spine trauma and multiple sclerosis symptoms has still not been formally recognized, far more professionals now admit to the possibility. More specifically, they are looking at injuries that involve severe impact to the central nervous system. This includes injuries such as concussion and whiplash which are very common today.
They theorize that these injuries have a direct effect on the blood-brain barrier and this can result in the formations of the lesions that are indicative of multiple sclerosis. Others feel that the injury may cause a dormant disease to become active and begin to progress in patients that may never have had to experience it otherwise.
More Documented Cases
In the last few years medical practitioners are beginning to document more cases of a direct relationship between trauma and multiple sclerosis symptoms onset. Their reports are showing an increase in the number of patients who are diagnosed with MS following the type of significant head and neck injuries one might suffer in a sporting or automotive accident. At the same time they are seeing far more exacerbation in those already diagnosed with MS following a traumatic injury.
It is thought by some that only injuries to the neck that shift or misalign the cervical vertebrae can affect the performance of the central nervous system and can lead to the onset of MS or worsening of an already existing condition. Despite the fact that there seems to be a preponderance of evidence to support the relationship between trauma and multiple sclerosis symptoms, there is a need for more research.
Fortunately there are organizations studying this and many other causes as well as treatments to help those who live with the often devastating symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Trauma has been shown to be only one of the many causes of MS, if you feel you might be experiencing any of the symptoms of this disease, seek medical testing as soon as possible so that you can begin treatment for it.
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