14 Questions
What is the typical age of onset for multiple sclerosis?
Between 20 and 40 years
What type of signs are usually accompanied by weakness of the limbs in multiple sclerosis?
Pyramidal signs
What percentage of multiple sclerosis patients have moderate to severe spasticity?
More than 30%
What is a common manifestation of optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis?
Decreased color perception
What is the female-to-male ratio for multiple sclerosis?
3:1
What is a common symptom that often precedes or accompanies the visual loss in MS?
Periorbital pain aggravated by eye movement
What is the most common course of multiple sclerosis?
Relapsing-remitting
Which type of sensory symptom is common in MS?
Paresthesias
What is typically present in the case of optic neuritis in MS?
Afferent pupillary defect
What symptom may result from optic neuritis in MS?
Visual blurring
Which type of dysfunction is present in more than 90% of MS patients?
Bladder dysfunction
What is a common manifestation of ataxia in MS?
Cerebellar dysarthria
What may occur in more than 30% of MS patients?
Constipation
What type of symptom is diplopia (double vision)?
Visual symptom
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