Abstract: Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the disabling chronic diseases affecting adults. It is associated with demyelination, inflammation, and neurodegeneration within the central nervous system.
Methods: A descriptive case series study was conducted during World MS Day 2015. Information was collected by using self-administered questionnaire among MS patients, in 3 cities of Saudi Arabia.
Result: The study comprised a total of 436 MS patients. 70% of total participants were females, with age mean 30 year, diagnosis was varying between 1 years and 7 years, and 32% of participants were diagnosed in third year after initial symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Conclusion: There is Delay in MS diagnosis among MS patients, a further study to explain the reasons for this delay is highly suggested.
Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, neurodegeneration.
Title: Delay in the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Osama Al Wutayd
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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