Most patients first seek medical help after an initial attack of symptoms called a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). Not all patients who have a CIS go on to develop MS, and it is difficult to predict which patients will or will not.
Multiple sclerosis can be challenging to diagnose as there is no one test for it, and a number of other conditions may mimic its symptoms. To confirm a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis the doctor needs to find:
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
MS; Demyelinating diseaseSymptomsSymptoms vary, because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Episodes can last for days, weeks,... Read more »
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center say a quick, painless eye measurement is showing promise as a way to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS)... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).Alternative NamesMS; Demyelinating... Read more »