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By Sally Robertson, BSc. The term demyelination refers to loss of the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects axons in the central nervous system. Demyelination occurs as the result of diseases that damage the myelin sheath or the cells that form it. Diseases that are characterized by this loss of myelin are referred to as demyelinating diseases. The myelin sheath covers and insulates axons, aiding the conduction of electrical signals between nerves.
Demyelination prevents nerves from being able to conduct messages to and from the brain. The effects of demyelination can occur rapidly. In Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), myelin may only be under attack for a few hours before symptoms appear. Symptoms can come and go in chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis (MS) and progress over years. Nerves are a key part of your body functions. Thus, a wide range of symptoms can occur when nerves are affected by demyelination, including: