Multiple sclerosis (MS): typical neurological features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Multiple sclerosis (MS): typical neurological features. Ataxia, Tremor, Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Vertigo, Dizziness. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Cerebellar and brainstem features
- Ataxia
- Tremor
- Dysphagia
- Dysarthria
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Diplopia
Trigeminal neuralgia
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Autonomic features
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Cognitive features
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Psychiatric features
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Pyramidal features
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Ophthalmic features
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Fatigue
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References
- Thompson AJ, Toosy AT, Ciccarelli O. Pharmacological management of symptoms in multiple sclerosis: current approaches and future directions. Lancet Neurol 2010; 9:1182-1199.
- de Sa JCC, Airas L, Bartholome E, et al. Symptomatic therapy in multiple sclerosis: a review for a multimodal approach in clinical practice. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2011; 4:139-168.
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- Palace J. Making the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. JNNP 2001; 71(suppl II):ii3-ii8.
- Laakso SM, Hekali O, Kurdo G, Martola J, Sairanen T, Atula S. Trigeminal neuralgia in multiple sclerosis: Prevalence and association with demyelination. Acta Neurol Scand 2020; 142:139-144.
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