Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Answer 1

An immunological and neurodegenerative condition which a person’s immune system attacks the myelin sheath surrounding the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve.

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of MS?

Answer 2

• Visual deficits (double vision).
• Sensory disturbances.
• Urinary incontinence or retention.
• Muscle weakness.
• Gross and fine motor incoordination.
• Pain.
• Spasticity.
• Fatigue.
• Ataxia (degeneration disease of nervous system).
• Dysphagia.
• Vestibular dysfunction.
• Cognitive or emotional disturbances.

Question 3

What are the four types of MS?

Answer 3

1. Relapsing/remitting.
2. Primary progressive.
3. Secondary progressive.
4. Relapsing progressive.

Question 4

What is the relapsing/remitting MS?

Answer 4

Unpredictable relapses that last for varying periods.

Question 5

What is the primary progressive MS?

Answer 5

Lack of distinct attacks, slow onset, progressively worsening.

Question 6

What is the secondary progressive MS?

Answer 6

Relapsing remitting progressing to secondary progressive MS over time.

Question 7

What is the relapsing progressive MS?

Answer 7

Gradual progression of disability from the onset of the disease and is accompanied by one or more relapses.