Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms and Treatments

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune, demyelinating neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. Understanding its symptoms and treatment options is essential for better disease control.

What Is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the destruction of myelin, the substance that covers and protects nerve fibers. This leads to scar formation (sclerosis) in multiple areas of the brain and spinal cord, compromising the transmission of nerve impulses.

Main Symptoms

Intense fatigue: One of the most common and limiting symptoms
Visual changes: Optic neuritis, blurred vision, diplopia
Muscle weakness: Mainly in the limbs
Sensory changes: Tingling, numbness, burning
Coordination and balance problems: Ataxia, tremors

Diagnosis and Follow-up

The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis requires detailed clinical evaluation by a specialized neurologist, combined with complementary exams such as MRI of the brain and spinal cord, as well as cerebrospinal fluid analysis when necessary.

At Intrador, Dr. José Luiz Inojosa is Chief of the Demyelinating Diseases Clinic at HC-UFPE and offers specialized evaluation and follow-up for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Consultation with Multiple Sclerosis Specialist

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Author: Dr. José Luiz Miranda Coelho Inojosa
Neurologist | Chief of Demyelinating Diseases Clinic (HC-UFPE)
CRM 15953/PE · RQE 9769, 9770

Clinically Reviewed by:

Dr. José Luiz de Miranda Coelho Inojosa

Neurologia, Acupuntura

CRM-PE 15953 | RQE 9769, 9770

Published on: January 17, 2026

Reviewed on: January 29, 2026

This content is informative and does not replace individual medical evaluation.

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Neurologist with specialist title in acupuncture, with practice in migraine and neuropathic pain.

Note: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on scientific evidence and the clinical practice of the Intrador team, but it does not replace individualized medical evaluation. Conduct, indications, and treatments must be defined after medical consultation.

Clinical reviewer: Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro · Pain Medicine | Acupuncture · CRM/PE 21167 | RQE 2217, 2808

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