Neurologist
MBBS, MCPS (Medicine), MD Neurology, Masters In Adult Neurology, Masters In Child Neurology, Diploma In Tropical Medicine
Neuro Psychiatrist, Psychiatrist, Neurologist
MBBS , FCPS (psychiatry) , MCPS(Neurology) , IFAPA (USA) , Member Royal College of Psychiatrist (London)
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and the spinal cord disrupting the brain signals and thus the message they carry to the body. The disease occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath which is a protective sheath around the nerve fibers. This causes inflammation in the myelin resulting in signal disruption carried from the brain to the body. This nervous system disorder affects every individual differently making the symptoms worse in some and mild in others. There is no absolute cure for MS but the disease and the symptoms can be managed.
Multiple sclerosis can be managed by the top neurologists in Pakistan.
Multiple sclerosis has no specific diagnostic tests. The doctor might order tests to rule out other diseases having similar symptoms to MS.
The doctor for Multiple sclerosis in Pakistan might order tests like;
Blood test
MRI
Lumbar puncture
Evoked potential tests to evaluate the electrical signals of the nervous system.
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis but the treatment aims at managing the attacks and symptoms. The treatment for multiple sclerosis involves;
Corticosteroids - Oral or IV (intravenous) corticosteroids may be prescribed but the doctor.
Plasmapheresis or plasma exchange therapy may be employed in those patients who do not respond to the steroids.
Physical therapy to strengthen and stretch the muscles.
Muscle relaxants to reduce muscle stiffness.
Multiple sclerosis if left untreated results in certain complications that include;
Muscle stiffness
Leg paralysis
Sexual problems
Memory issues
Epilepsy
Depression
Marham provides a platform for online or in-person consultation with the best neurologists for the treatment of Multiple sclerosis in Pakistan.
The myelin sheath in the brain and spinal cord get affected by the immune system and the resulting symptoms vary from person to person depending on the location of the disrupted nerves. Some of the common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include;
Fatigue
Walking difficulties
Numbness or tingling sensations in the body
Vision disturbances like loss of vision
Muscle spasms
Slurred speech
Sensations of electric shock
Dizziness
Emotional disturbances
Bladder issues
Digestive discomfort
The actual cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown and it is considered an auto-immune disease
The combination of genetic and environmental factors may play a part in triggering the disease
Multiple sclerosis can affect anyone but the risks of developing the disease depend on certain conditions that include;
Age - The onset of MS usually occurs between 20-40 years of age but it affects individuals of all ages.
Sex - Women are more likely to develop the disease.
Family history - Genetic factors might increase the chance of getting multiple sclerosis.
Smoking - The disease may cause primary symptoms in smokers at a higher rate than nonsmokers.
Autoimmune diseases - The presence of autoimmune diseases in people may increase the chances of developing multiple sclerosis.
Certain infections - Some viruses are often linked to the development of MS.
The different types of multiple sclerosis (MS) include;
Relapsing-Remitting MS - During the course of this type of MS, the neurological symptoms of the disease gets worse (relapse) followed by recovery (remission)
Primary progressive MS - This type of multiple sclerosis has a gradual onset. People with primary progressive Ms never experience the exacerbated symptoms
Secondary progressive MS - During this type of multiple sclerosis, the patient experiences the worst of the symptoms without any remission. The symptoms might get better at times but the overall situation gets worsened over time.