Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis Risk Factors
Risk factors for multiple sclerosis include:
Family history of multiple sclerosis
Living in a warm climate
Northern European ancestors
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Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Related Topics:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Autoimmune disease
Blurry vision
Brain disease
Lupus
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Numbness and tingling
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Arm numbness (unilateral)
Arm weakness (unilateral)
Eye pain
Hand numbness (unilateral)
Hand weakness (unilateral)
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Vision change
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2007
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Multiple Sclerosis References:
Filippini G, Munari L, Incorvaia B, Ebers GC, Polman C, D'Amico R, Rice GP. Interferons in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Lancet. 2003 Feb 15;361(9357):545-52.
Kahana E. Epidemiologic studies of multiple sclerosis: a review. Biomed Pharmacother. 2000 Mar;54(2):100-2.
Poser CM, Brinar VV. Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis: an historical review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2004 Jun;106(3):147-58.
Sorensen PS. Treatment of multiple sclerosis with intravenous immunoglobulin: review of clinical trials. Neurol Sci. 2003 Oct;24 Suppl 4:S227-30.
