Clinical Immunology focuses on the immune system’s health. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiencies.
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Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis is complicated because there is no single test that can confirm it for sure. Instead, neurologists use a mix of your medical history, imaging, and lab tests to rule out other conditions. The main goal is to show that there is damage in different parts of the nervous system that happened at different times—this is called “dissemination in time and space.”
MRI is the most critical tool for diagnosing and monitoring MS. It allows doctors to see the soft tissue of the brain and spinal cord in detail.
When MRI results are inconclusive, a lumbar puncture provides vital immunological evidence.
Neurologists rely on the McDonald Criteria to speed up diagnosis while ensuring accuracy.
Before confirming MS, physicians must rule out “MS mimics.”
Evoked potential tests measure the speed at which electrical signals travel from the sensory organs to the brain.
OCT is a newer, non-invasive technology that has become increasingly important in MS evaluation.
While no blood test identifies MS, they are crucial for the process of elimination and baseline health checks.
The physical exam remains the foundation of diagnosis, testing cranial nerve function, sensation, and motor skills.
Liv Hospital uses advanced 3 Tesla MRI technology, which gives clearer images than standard scanners. This helps our radiologists find even the smallest lesions that might be missed elsewhere. Our neurology team is skilled at interpreting complex test results, so you get an accurate diagnosis. We combine the latest technology with careful, thorough exams to make sure your diagnosis meets the highest international standards (McDonald Criteria) before we talk about treatment options.
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No, an MRI does not hurt. You will need to lie still in a tunnel-like machine. It can be noisy, but you will be given earplugs.
This can happen. Sometimes lesions are too small to see, or your symptoms may be coming from the spinal cord. More tests, like a lumbar puncture, may be needed.
It is a routine and generally safe procedure. The most common side effect is a headache, which usually goes away with rest and fluids.
It depends. Some people are diagnosed within weeks, but for others with unusual symptoms, it can take months of monitoring to confirm the diagnosis.
Gadolinium is usually safe, but people with severe kidney disease should be careful. Mild nausea is a rare side effect.
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