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multiple sclerosis
bingousmle - 07-31-10 11:27
The most common presenting finding or symptom of multiple sclerosis is
A. internuclear ophthalmoplegia
B. transverse myelitis
C. cerebellar ataxia
D. optic neuritis
E. urinary retention
bingousmle - 07-31-10 11:27
The most common presenting finding or symptom of multiple sclerosis is
A. internuclear ophthalmoplegia
B. transverse myelitis
C. cerebellar ataxia
D. optic neuritis
E. urinary retention
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: multiple sclerosis babbu5508 - 07-31-10 12:28 My answer is: d.
Optic Neuritis is a frequent presenting symptom of MS. It is characterized by blurred vision, a change in color perception, visual field defect i.e.,. Central scotoma, and possible headaches and retro-orbital pain
#2
Re: multiple sclerosis
bingousmle - 07-31-10 13:36 My answer is: d.
optic neuritis in MS ophthalmologic disorder is associated with partial or total loss of vision, pain on motion of the involved eye, scotoma affecting macular vision, and a variety of other visual field defects
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Re: multiple sclerosis sudha2015 - 03-29-11 01:23 The most common presenting finding or symptom of multiple sclerosis is
A. internuclear ophthalmoplegia
B. transverse myelitis
C. cerebellar ataxia
D. optic neuritis
E. urinary retention
d
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Re: multiple sclerosis babbu5508 - 03-31-11 18:38 Symptoms of MS usually appear in episodic acute periods of worsening , in a gradually progressive deterioration of neurologic function, or in a combination of both.
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