Summary
A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out other conditions that might produce similar signs and symptoms, known as a differential diagnosis.
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To diagnose MS, a neurologist will look for abnormalities, changes or weakness in vision, eye movements, hand or leg strength, balance and co-ordination, speech and reflexes.
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Additionally, blood tests and imaging tests, such as MRI, may be used to look for evidence of lesions (areas of damage) in the brain or spinal cord.
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To confirm a diagnosis, evidence of damage must be found in at least two separate areas of the central nervous system and must have occurred at different points in time.
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Summary
There are no specific tests for MS . Instead, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out other conditions that might produce similar signs and symptoms, known as a differential diagnosis.
Your doctor is likely to start with a thorough medical history and examination.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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Find evidence of damage in at least two separate areas of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain,...
Find evidence that the damage occurred at different points in time AND
Rule out all other possible diagnoses
How is MS Diagnosed | National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Your neurologist will look for abnormalities, changes or weakness in your vision, eye movements, hand or leg strength, balance and co-ordination, speech and reflexes.
These may show whether your nerves are damaged in a way that might suggest MS.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis - NHS
www.nhs.uk
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No one test can provide a definitive MS diagnosis. To understand what’s causing symptoms, your healthcare provider will do a physical exam. You may also have blood tests and imaging tests, such as MRI. An MRI looks for evidence of lesions (areas of damage) in the brain or spinal cord that indicate multiple sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments
clevelandclinic.org
