Two symptoms of multiple sclerosis that appear in up to ‘80%’ of cases

The disease of the central nervous system disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society points out.

While it’s unknown as to what triggers the immune system to attack the central nervous system, leading to MS, the interruption of communication signals will become apparent.

In up to 80 percent of people affected by MS, they will experience severe fatigue that interferes with their ability to function at home or at work.

“MS symptoms are variable and unpredictable,” the charity adds. “No two people have exactly the same symptoms.

“And each person’s symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. One person might experience only one or two of the possible symptoms while another person experiences many more.”

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In addition to fatigue, it’s entirely possible for a person affected by the condition to experience walking difficulties.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society explained walking difficulties could be “related to several factors”.

Those are weakness, spasticity, loss of balance, sensory deficit and fatigue.

Involuntary muscle spasms, stiffness, vision problems and bladder issues can all be indicative of MS.

Vision problems

Expanding on vision problems caused by MS, these can include blurred vision, poor contrast or colour vision, and painful eye movements.

Bladder issues

As for bladder issues, bladder dysfunction can occur in up to 80 percent of people with MS.

Two symptoms of MS that appear in up to 80 percent of cases:

• Fatigue
• Bladder dysfunction.

There can also be cognitive changes and the onset of depression, vertigo and dizziness.

One telling sign of MS is the “MS hug”, medically referred to as dysesthesia.

The charity explains: “An MS hug is a squeezing sensation around the torso that feels like a blood pressure cuff when it tightens.”

Other symptoms can include numbness, tingling, sexual problems and itching.

Anybody who is suspecting they could be presenting with symptoms of MS are strongly advised to book a doctor’s appointment.