Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

What is MS?

Answer 1

Inflammatory disease causing degenerative demyelination of the CNS resulting in severe neurological effect

Question 2

What does “sclerosis” mean in MS?

Answer 2

Scarring and formation of plaques throughout the brain + spinal cord

Question 3

What causes leakage of inflammatory cells?

Answer 3

Disruption of the blood brain barrier

Question 4

Name and describe all types of MS

Answer 4

Benign - relapses but symptoms don’t get worse
Relapse Remitting - symptoms get worse after every relapse
Secondary Progressive - relapses then they stop but condition worsens
Primary Progressive - no relapses, condition progressively worsens

Question 5

State some symptoms

Answer 5

Ataxia 
Visual problems
Spasticity and weakness
Sensory loss
Dizziness/ poor balance
Sexual dysfunction
Decreased intellectual function 
Fatigue

Question 6

Name some methods of diagnosis

Answer 6

Clinical history 
Lumbar puncture antibody test
Nerve conduction test 
MRI
Relapses

Question 7

State some forms of treatment

Answer 7

Anti-spasticity
Pain relief
Anti depressants
Diet