What are the causes of multiple sclerosis?

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

The exact cause of Multiple Sclerosis is not fully understood, but many researchers agree that it is probably genetic, developing from neurological lesions.

Answer by  quisqualis (1756)

Multiple Sclerosis is somewhat mysterious, as the cause is not known for sure. It appears to be due to some inherited factors as well as environment. Scientists believe that it is an autoimmune disease of the fatty covering of nerve cells, but it is hard to replicate it in the lab with lab animals.

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

The exact cause of Multiple Sclerosis is not yet known at this time. Researchers believe it has some genetic components, and there may also be environmental factors which cause it.

Answer by  skm (432)

Multiple sclerosis is a multifactorial gene, meaning that its development is influenced by the environment and by genes. People with a genetic predisposition that are exposed to different things (e.g. certain viruses) are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis.