Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

Multiple Sclerosis =

Answer 1

An inflammatory demyelinating disease of the CNS that is disseminated in time and space.

Question 2

Causes

Answer 2

Genetic predisposition

Environmental Factors - Viral infections thought to be important

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

Weakness

Optic neuritis

• Pain in the eye, especially on movement
• Diminished vision

Paraesthesia (numbness or tingling)

Diplopia (double-vision)

Micturition (passing of urine) disturbance

Vertigo

Neuropathic pain
- trigeminal neuralgia

Spasticity

Ataxia of the limbs

Fatigue

Mood disturbance
- Depression, Euphoria