Fernando Mendoza’s mother, Elsa Mendoza, has publicly shared that she lives with multiple sclerosis.
Condition name
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the disease that Fernando Mendoza’s mom has discussed in interviews and articles. Several recent sports and news profiles about Mendoza and his family explicitly state that his mother is living with MS.
What the disease is
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can interfere with communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Reports note that her MS has progressively affected her mobility and led her at times to use a wheelchair.
