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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:56 am


Diagnosis

Diagnosis of MS is based on medical history, physical and neurological examination, blood tests, MRI spinal tap, and neurological tests.


Blood tests

Blood tests may be used to help rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

MRI scan uses a magnetic field to create detailed images of the brain and spinal cord. This imaging test can be used to detect white matter lesions (sclerosis in the ventricles [cavities that conta...Read the full article

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