Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by multiple foci of demyelination in the brain and spinal cord.  Normal nerve tissue is replaced by connective tissue, which leads to serious neurological and mental disorders.
Among demyelinating diseases, multiple sclerosis is the most common. Today, the pathology affects more than 2 million people worldwide. The peak of morbidity is in the period of 30-50 years, but MS is diagnosed even in children and adolescents.

Symptoms

Multiple sclerosis is accompanied by a variety of neurological symptoms and is characterized by periodic exacerbations and remissions. Among the most common manifestations of MS are:
    • paresthesias in one or more extremities – sensory disturbances, discomfort, numbness, a feeling of heat, and crawling goosebumps;
    • visual disturbances – decreased visual acuity, pain, double vision;
    • weakness in an arm or leg;
    • dizziness;
    • rapid fatigue;
    •  emotional fluctuations;
    •  change in gait;
    • cognitive disorders – impaired concentration, the tendency to apathy, depression.

Most patients also have problems with urination – false urges, incontinence or retention, difficulty in starting to urinate.
If any of these signs occur, make an appointment to see a doctor and be examined. Early diagnosis can increase remission periods and slow down the progression of the disease.

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Reasons

Multiple sclerosis is caused by combinations of different factors. The immune system attacks its own nervous system cells, including those that synthesize myelin, due to a defense mechanism malfunction.

Factors that increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis:
    • Frequent and severe stress;
    • autoimmune diseases;
    • smoking, alcohol abuse;
    • Infectious diseases (especially viral infections).

Diagnostic methods

At the VIVERE CLINIC, multiple sclerosis is diagnosed and treated by leading specialists in neuroimmunology. For an accurate diagnosis, clinical criteria are taken into account and the following examinations are used:
    • MRI of the spinal cord and brain;
    • a liquor test for oligoclonal IgG, anti-MOG antibodies, antibodies to aquaporin-4;
    • blood tests for PCR and antibodies to viruses (herpetic group, Borrelia, toxoplasma, etc.).
All examinations, including specific analyses of various biological fluids, can be performed in our clinic.

Prevention

It is recommended to exclude alcohol and smoking, to treat viral and bacterial infections, and to minimize stress.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment at the VIVERE CLINIC

Our extensive clinical experience allows our physicians to accurately interpret the results of specific tests, find the exact cause of the disease, and influence it using modern methods. This makes it possible to achieve stable remission, slow down the progression of demyelination, and provide the patient with a high quality of life.
Treatment includes two types of therapy depending on the phase of the disease:
    • control of an exacerbation;
    • permanent disease-modifying therapy.
At the VIVERE CLINIC, patients can receive treatment on an outpatient basis or in a day hospital and receive specific therapy. The correct choice of medications and their dosage can reduce the frequency of exacerbations, alleviate clinical symptoms, achieve stable remission (sometimes lasting up to 10 years), and prevent severe complications, including those that lead to disability.

Recommendations

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that cannot be completely cured. However, the selection of the correct therapy allows controlling the pathology and providing the patient with a high quality of life. Therefore, when the first signs of the disease appear, do not delay seeking medical help.

Cost

The price is based on several factors, in particular, it depends on the examination program, the need for additional tests, and methods of treatment. The cost of individual services can be clarified over the phone with a manager or with the doctor during an appointment.
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