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 Monica Rhodes
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Denele Ivins
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
Last Updated February 28, 2008

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Last updated: February 28, 2008
Author: Monica Rhodes
Reviewed By: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
Editors: Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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