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In multiple sclerosis, the communication within the brain, and between the brain and body is disrupted. It is caused by damage to the myelin sheath, a protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpredictable and often disabling disease which affects the central nervous system, spinal cord and optic nerves. It is categorized as an autoimmune disease caused by the immune system attacking and damaging the nervous system.
Following are the types of multiple sclerosis:
The causes of multiple sclerosis are still not known. However, there is an interaction of several factors. Extensive research is being carried out in genetics, immunology, and epidemiology, according to which, multiple sclerosis causes can be classified into the following categories:
Sclerosis is characterized by ‘attacks’ of neurological symptoms lasting for at least 24 hours, depending on the area of involvement of the brain or spinal cord. More common multiple sclerosis symptoms include:
At Max Institute of Neurosciences (MINS), we have an exclusive Multiple Sclerosis Clinic that offers consultation, comprehensive diagnosis and therapies for the condition. Here we offer the following tests to diagnose multiple sclerosis:
Once multiple sclerosis is confirmed in a patient, modifying therapy is recommended. This treatment controls the occurrence of symptoms. It includes drugs for controlling symptoms to prevent attacks in the future.
Max Institute of Neurosciences (MINS) provides world-class super speciality tertiary care for all kinds of neurological disorders. Apart from an array of services like Advanced Brain Tumour Centre, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Centre and Stroke Centre, the institute boasts of having India's first BrainSUITE - the most advanced Neuro Operation Theatre.
We have leading and experienced neurologists with highly recognised clinical and research work in multiple sclerosis helping in treating patients with the highest level of expertise. We have special clinics, with a dedicated team of clinicians working for such patients. Most of the management in the early stages of the disease is done through medication, but it becomes more challenging when it comes to management of patients in advanced stages.
In advanced stages, many other therapies including the latest monoclonal antibody therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, plasma exchange and bone marrow transplant etc might be required. Max Institute of Neurosciences, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, can provide all mentioned therapies under one roof if required.
Sclerosis is considered to be an auto-immune disease, where one’s own immune system starts creating antibodies directed against certain tissues in the brain and spinal cord. This produces a focal inflammation (known as the demyelinating plaque) in the early stages, which can cause irreversible damage and degeneration if left untreated.
Multiple sclerosis is often difficult to diagnose because there is no single diagnosis or test for finding out if the person suffers from it or not. The neurological symptoms in the initial stage typically improve even without treatment. But, if not diagnosed and treated early, these deficits continue to accumulate over a period of time leading to progressive and permanent physical disability. Since symptoms vary from person to person, our neurologists have to take the history of neurological symptoms into account.
Max Healthcare is home to 4800+ eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. Additionally, they are renowned for developing innovative and revolutionary clinical procedures.
Max Healthcare is home to 4800+ eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. Additionally, they are renowned for developing innovative and revolutionary clinical procedures.
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