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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Related Disorders
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Overview of Demyelinating Disorders
Causes
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Causes
Symptoms
Patterns of multiple sclerosis
Early symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Later symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Diagnosis
Additional testing
Treatment
Corticosteroids
Medications to help control the immune system
Other treatments
Symptom control
General measures
Prognosis
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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Other Primary Demyelinating Diseases
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Adrenoleukodystrophy and Adrenomyeloneuropathy
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy