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Bhigjee said that although the cause of MS was unknown, it was believed that interaction between genetic predisposition, immune disturbance and the environment leads to the disease,



According to Bhigjee, there are four recognised patterns of MS:




Having some of these symptoms does not mean you have MS. The correct diagnosis depends on a careful neurological assessment and appropriate investigations, such as MRI scans of the brain and spinal cord and cerebro-spinal fluid analysis.

It’s not uncommon for people with MS to experience new symptoms, or feel that their old symptoms are worsening. When this happens, it is called a relapse or flare-up, flare, attack or exacerbation. This is caused by inflammation in the central nervous system, which causes demyelination.

These are unpredictable and mostly occur without warning. Perhaps you have not had vision problems before and suddenly you can’t see out of your left eye.



You may recover completely, with the symptoms going away entirely, or there may be some permanent loss of function or sensation.




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