NHS issues alert over brain and spine condition that ‘cannot be cured’

NHS issues alert over brain and spine condition that ‘cannot be cured’The common condition is this week in the spotlightCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer14:27, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMultiple sclerosis symptoms can flare and fade, with each person's experience being different(Image: GETTY)The NHS has issued a health alert on X. Officials are urging people to be more aware about the facts and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as part of MS Awareness Week which continues until April 20.‌In the UK, MS is the most common central nervous system condition that affects young adults, according to MS Society. It’s an incurable and lifelong condition that affects the brain and spinal cord but the NHS also highlighted how each and every person can have a different experience with the condition.‌MS occurs when your immune system attacks your brain and nerves, although medical experts aren’t entirely sure why this happens. As a result of the attack, your central nervous system may not be able to function properly.‌View 3 ImagesSymptoms can flare, fade and worsen over time(Image: GETTY)The central nervous system controls almost everything your body does, so MS can affect all of these functions too. However, it will differ from person to person depending on what cells have been attacked and how severe the damage is.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Some common MS symptoms can affect your eyesight. This can result in problems with your vision, blurred vision or eye pain.MS Society added: “In the UK people are most likely to find out they have MS in their thirties and forties. But the first signs of MS often start years earlier.”Other common symptoms:‌FatigueNumbness or tingling in different body partsFeeling off balance, dizzy or clumsyMuscle cramps, spasms and stiffnessLosing bladder control or needing to pee more oftenMemory or concentration problemsSexual problemsMS symptoms often aren’t constant, they can get worse and get bette...