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Is there any connection between atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis?


I know atherosclerosis is the build of fat in arteries which becomes hard and MS is the the degeneration of the myelin sheath in nerve cells. Just wondering because the both have sclerosis in their names?

They both have "sclerosis" in the name because "sclerosis" literally means "scars." Atherosclerosis means "scars of the arteries" or "arterial scars"while Multiple Sclerosis means "many scars." The hard plaques that form within arteries are similar to the hard plaques that form in the areas where myelin has been destroyed by white blood cells.

No they are not connected. Atherosclerosis is a lifestyle related disease that can be treated well or even prevented with healthy lifestyle choices. MS cannot be prevented or cured. You are really unfortunate to get MS.

Sclerosis means the hardening of tissues. Like how arteries will harden in the case of atherosclerosis. Motor neuron's disease also works in the same sort of way but is not related.

No, there's no connection.

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