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Multiple Sclerosis

Related Terms

  • Disseminated Multiple Sclerosis
  • Disseminated Sclerosis
  • MS

Differential Diagnoses

Specialists

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Internal Medicine Physician
  • Neurologist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Physiatrist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urologist

Comorbid Conditions

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Factors Influencing Duration

Factors that influence disability include response to treatment, the severity and frequency of symptoms and exacerbations, the degree of recovery from exacerbations, and any pre-existing mental or physical problems.
The individual's specific work duties and requirements will also affect the length of disability.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
340 - Multiple Sclerosis

Cited References

Fertikh, Djamil, and Michael L. Brooks. "Multiple Sclerosis, Spine." eMedicine. Eds. J. Randy Jinkins, et al. 16 Feb. 2005. Medscape. 22 Oct. 2004 <http://emedicine.com/radio/topic462.htm>.

Frohman, Elliot M. "Multiple Sclerosis." Medical Clinics of North America 87 4 (2003): 867-897. MD Consult. Elsevier, Inc. 25 Oct. 2004 <http://home.mdconsult.com/das/journal/view/39895654-2/N/13661578?sid=290937785&source=MI>.

Lazoff, Marjorie. "Multiple Sclerosis." eMedicine. Eds. Edmond Hooker, et al. 21 Jul. 2004. Medscape. 22 Oct. 2004 <http://emedicine.com/emerg/topic321.htm>.

Munger, K. L., et al. "Vitamin D Intake and Incidence of Multiple Sclerosis." Neurology 62 1 (2004): 60-65. MD Consult. Elsevier, Inc. 25 Oct. 2004 <http://home.mdconsult.com/das/journal/view/39895654-2/N/14244273?sid=290937785&source=MI>.

Neuhaus, Oliver, et al. "Are Statins a Treatment Option for Multiple Sclerosis?" Lancet Neurology MD Consult. Elsevier, Inc. 25 Oct. 2004 <http://home.mdconsult.com/das/journal/view/39895654-2/N/14694940?sid=290937785&source=MI>.

O'Connor, Patrick L. "Key Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis." Neurology 59 6 (2002): S1-33. MD Consult. Elsevier, Inc. 13 Aug. 2004 <http://home.mdconsult.com/das/journal/view/39895654-2/N/12678599?sid=290937785&source=MI>.

Scott, Daniel D., and Sandra F. Williamson. "Multiple Sclerosis." eMedicine. Eds. Martin K. Childers, et al. 9 Dec. 2004. Medscape. 22 Oct. 2004 <http://emedicine.com/pmr/topic82.htm>.

Wilson, James, and Omar Islam. "Brain, Multiple Sclerosis." eMedicine. Ed. Jeffrey L. Creasy. 13 Oct. 2004. Medscape. 22 Oct. 2004 <http://emedicine.com/radio/topic461.htm>.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor


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