answersLogoWhite

0

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a diagnosis of exclusion. This means that you "exclude" all other diseases or conditions that might possibly cause the symptoms being experienced. If all of the other symptoms have been excluded, the only remaining choice is MS.

The primary means of diagnosing MS is through symptoms. A person needs to experience two distinct symptoms disseminated by space and time. Dissemination of space implies that different physical systems are involved, and dissemination of time means a span of time between the two isolated events.

MRIs and lumbar punctures (spinal taps) are used as supporting evidence. They alone do not imply that someone has MS. They are included in the body of evidence which either supports or rejects a diagnosis of MS.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Does the singer Tamia have ms?

Yes she was diagnosed with ms


How many cases of ms diagnosed per year?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed in approximately 2.5 million people worldwide, with around 200,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States alone. Globally, the incidence varies by region, with higher rates often reported in northern latitudes. On average, the annual diagnosis rate is estimated to be between 2 to 10 cases per 100,000 people, depending on the population studied.


How many men are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis every year?

Up to about 17,000 get diagnosed with MS a year.


What to say to a friend diagnosed with MS?

When speaking to a friend diagnosed with MS, it's important to express your support and care. You might say something like, "I'm really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I'm here for you, and if you want to talk or need help with anything, please let me know." Remind them that they're not alone in this journey and that you're willing to listen or assist them in any way they need.


Does Montel Williams have multiple sclerosis?

Yes, Montel Williams does have multiple sclerosis (MS). Williams was diagnosed with MS in 1999.


Is it likely that you can suffer with multiple slerosis and get wrongly diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

Yes, the symptoms of MS and Fibromyalgia are very similar and because of this it is possible to be wrongly diagnosed. However, it is just as likely that you might be mis-diagnosed in the other direction. There are several tests that can be done to determine if you have MS, you should see a qualified Neurologist so that they can rule out MS as the cause of your symptoms.


Is Avonex a proven treatment for MS?

My roommate was recently diagnosed with MS and perscribed Avonex. Has Avonex been proven to relieve the symptoms of MS? What are the side effects?


What was the last version of MS-DOS?

MS-DOS 6.22 was the last stand-alone version of MS-DOS. Some believed that MS-DOS 7.0 was the last version of MS-DOS since Windows 95 reported MS-DOS as MS-DOS 7.0. However, this was just a shell in Windows and not a stand-alone version of MS-DOS.


How many men have Multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects men less frequently than women. Approximately one-third of people diagnosed with MS are men, which translates to about 100,000 to 150,000 men in the United States alone. Globally, the male-to-female ratio for MS is roughly 1:2 to 1:3, highlighting that while men do get the disease, it is much more common in women.


Your 19 year old stepson was diagnosed with MS a few days ago How bad is it?

it is pretty bad because you are... well diagnosed, just a few days ago


How many people are diagnosed with anxiety disorder over a period of month?

studies in the uUS alone say a meer 20,000 are diagnosed in a month


What age does MS appear?

Multiple sclerosis affects more than a quarter of a million people in the United States. Most people have their first symptoms between the ages of 20 and 40; symptoms rarely begin before 15 or after 60.