Causes Of Multiple Sclerosis

The exact causes of multiple sclerosis are under research by scientists. As per Ayurveda, an imbalance of Vata dosha leads to the development of multiple sclerosis. However, some general chances for the development of multiple sclerosis are:

• Age

  Multiple sclerosis mainly affects people with the age group of 20 to 40years.

• Gender

  Multiple sclerosis mostly affects women more than men.

• Genetics

  For people with a family history of multiple sclerosis, there are chances to develop this disease in the next generation also.

• Environmental factors

  Multiple sclerosis mostly affects people who live in temperate climates.

• Infections

  Viruses that lead to the development of multiple sclerosis are mononucleosis, human herpesvirus type 6 (HHV6), and mycoplasma pneumonia.

• Vitamin D deficiency

  Low exposure to sunlight or vitamin D deficiency leads to the chances of development of Multiple sclerosis.

• Smoking

  People with the habit of smoking face more symptoms of multiple sclerosis more than non-smokers.

• Deficiency of Vitamin B 12

  Vitamin B produces Myelin. Multiple sclerosis is caused by damage to the myelin sheath. This sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. Hence, deficiency of Vitamin B 12 develops chances of Multiple sclerosis.

The general causes for the development of multiple sclerosis are age, gender, environmental factors, genetics, deficiency of Vitamin D, deficiency of Vitamin B 12, smoking, and viral infections.