Relapsing remitting autoimmune condition - demyelinationin the central nervous system
Episodes of neurological dysfunction including sensory disturbances, and coordinations difficulties
Causes
- Multiple genes
- Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)
- Low vitamin D
- Smoking
- Obesity
Optic neuritis is the most common presentation of multiple sclerosis. Other eye issues/movements may be present
Based on clinical symptoms supported by MRI and CSF
- Disease modifying drugs - lots of immunomodulators
- High dose steroids for relapses