The nervous system is very intriguing to me because of its ability to control and coordinate bodily functions which help to create the individuality that each godly-made creature displays. The level of complexity at which the nervous system operates is very fascinating to me. Diseases which destroy the critical maintenance of bodily activities are what interest me most, and are what's driving me to hopefully one day become a neurologist or a neurosurgeon. Some Interesting Neurological Diseases Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is a disease affecting the Central Nervous system. The disease randomly attacks a person's nervous system, wearing away the control one has over the body.
Symptoms can range from numbness to paralysis and blindness.
The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS can not be foreseen. People with MS never know when attacks will occur, or for how long the attacks will last, or how severely they will be affected. Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 40. There are approximately 350,000 Americans that are diagnosed with MS, and 200 persons are newly diagnosed each week. For more information on MS click here.