That's a really important question. MS lesions specifically affect the central nervous system — meaning the brain and spinal cord — not the intestines. So the lesions found during yearly testing are unlikely to be MS-related.
It's worth having a direct conversation with your doctor about what caused those intestinal lesions Show Full Answer
That's a really important question. MS lesions specifically affect the central nervous system — meaning the brain and spinal cord — not the intestines. So the lesions found during yearly testing are unlikely to be MS-related.
It's worth having a direct conversation with your doctor about what caused those intestinal lesions, as they would have a clearer picture of your full health history. That said, MS *can* affect how your bowels function, even without lesions in the intestines themselves. Here's how:
- MS disrupts nerve signals between the brain and bowels
- It can weaken pelvic floor muscles needed for bowel movements
- It may block the natural reflex that moves food through the digestive tract
Up to 70% of people with MS experience some form of bowel dysfunction as a result of these nerve disruptions.
It's always a good idea to let your neurologist know about any findings from other tests, so your whole care team stays on the same page.
7 days ago
Not a typical MS lesion, those are only in the CNS , brain, spine and optic nerve .
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