Mental ability and emotional condition in diagnosing multiple sclerosis


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Mental ability and emotional condition in diagnosing multiple sclerosis


The doctor may ask you to repeat a series of numbers or answer simple questions about dates, places, and current events. The doctor can usually judge your emotional condition during the exam by paying attention to your actions and statements.

If the doctor suspects mental problems caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), he or she may order tests designed to identify more subtle changes than the ones that may be evident from the brief mental section of the neurological examination. For more information, see the Exams and Tests section of this topic.

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Author Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Michele Cronen
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD

- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD

- Neurology
Last Updated March 23, 2006

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Last updated: March 23, 2006
Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Reviewed By: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman

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