Neuro - MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Question 1

are females or males more affected by MS?

Answer 1

females, ratio of 2-3:1

Question 2

what are sensory symptoms?

Answer 2

numbness, tingling or burning pain

Question 3

what are the multiple sclerosis relapse symptoms which affect the eye?

Answer 3

optic neuritis - symptoms:

• subacute visual loss
• pain on moving eye
• colour vision disturbed

Question 4

what is the name for an inflammatory episode in pons?

Answer 4

internuclear ophtalmoplegia

Question 5

what is the name for an inflammatory episode in cerebellum?

Answer 5

vertigo, nyastagmus, ataxia

Question 6

what are the signs of MS?

Answer 6

can be optic neuritis,
sensory symptoms, 
limb weakness, 
brainstem symptoms (diplopia, vertigo, ataxia), 
bladder function, 
sphincter disturbance, 
symmetrical problem…

Question 7

what are the main symptoms and signs that tend to accumulate?

Answer 7

fatigue, 
temperature sensitivity, 
sensory stiffness or spasms, 
balance problems, 
slurred speech, 
swallowing, 
bladder & bowel, 
diplopia, 
oscillopsia, 
visual loss, 
cognitive-dementia/ emotional lability