Multiple sclerosis (to assess)

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects your brain and spinal cord, also called the central nervous system. MS damages myelin, the protective coating around your nerve cells. Myelin helps nerves send messages quickly. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/multiplesclerosis.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Multiple%20sclerosis; Guideline: 2017 McDonald criteria (Thompson AJ, Lancet Neurol 2018)

What it is

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects your brain and spinal cord, also called the central nervous system. MS damages myelin, the protective coating around your nerve cells. Myelin helps nerves send messages quickly.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Symptoms

Findings that point to it: vision loss painful, numbness.

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When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

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Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: neurology; MRI brain and spine.

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Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

2017 McDonald criteria (Thompson AJ, Lancet Neurol 2018)

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Learn more / References

• MedlinePlus (US NLM)
• Mayo Clinic search