| Disease |
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS |
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| Quotation |
“Physicians think they do a lot for the patient, when they give his disease a name |
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| Definition |
A chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system characterized by focal neurologic dysfunction separated both in time and space, and occurring in relapsing and remitting form, Or in a progressive form onset, or getting progressive form from onset, or getting progressive in the later stages of the disease. In 90% relapsing &remitting in early phases |
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| Prognosis |
Highly variable with 70% of patients leading active useful lives with blurred remissions. In 90% early phase is relapsing and remitting, but most develop progression after 6-10 years. In about 10%, may disable a patient in early adulthood and could cause death within sensory symptoms or optic neuritis at onset. |
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| General Measures |
Patients should rest during acute relapses of the disease.Physical therapies serve as important ancillary treatment.Generally, excessive fatigue should be avoided. |
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| Follow Up |
During relapses which are unpredictable. |
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| Inadequate Response |
Refer to Neuorphyscian. |
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| Reference From |
Neurology Channel. Com Website; www.neurogychannel .com\\multipleseclerosis\\ |
