Multiple Sclerosis - Symptoms, Signs, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment

Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in this comprehensive medical video that explores the chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system. Discover the pathophysiology of demyelination and its impact on oligodendrocytes, while understanding various symptoms including sensory and motor disturbances that characterize the relapsing-remitting nature of the disease. Explore risk factors such as vitamin D deficiency, EBV, and HHV-8 infections, along with key clinical manifestations including optic neuritis, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, Marcus-Gunn pupil, and Argyll-Robertson pupil. Master the diagnostic approach through clinical assessment, lumbar puncture, MRI, OCT, and evoked responses, while gaining insights into treatment options including prednisone, interferon, Fingolimod, Galtiramer, and Natalizumab.