Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple Sclerosis

MS is an autoimmune demyelinating CNS disease. RRMS (most common): relapsing-remitting. Presents with optic neuritis, sensory/motor deficits, bladder dysfunction. DMTs reduce relapse rate.

MS multiple sclerosis RRMS SPMS PPMS relapsing-remitting MS
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Core official overview

What this condition is

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. It damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells. This damage slows down or blocks messages between your brain and your body, leading to the symptoms of MS. They can include:Visual disturbancesMuscle weaknessTrouble with coordination and balanceSensations such as numbness, prickling, or…

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Terms

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Multiple sclerosis

ICD-10 quick links

Codes

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G35.D Multiple sclerosis, unspecified G35.A Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis G35.B0 Primary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified G35.B1 Active primary progressive multiple sclerosis G35.C0 Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, unspecified G35.C1 Active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis G35.B2 Non-active primary progressive multiple sclerosis G35.C2 Non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
Common tests

Tests performed

MRI brain and spine with gadolinium (McDonald criteria) CSF analysis (oligoclonal bands) Visual evoked potentials CBC BMP Vitamin D level JC virus antibody (Natalizumab)
Common medications

Recognize the drug and the class

Beta-interferons: IFN-β1a, IFN-β1b Glatiramer acetate Natalizumab (Tysabri) Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) Siponimod Cladribine Methylprednisolone (acute relapse)
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NANDA diagnoses & care plans

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