Myastenia gravis – diagnosis

Diagnosis Symptoms Your doctor will review your symptoms and your medical history and conduct a physical examination. Your doctor might...

Myastenia gravis – symptoms & causes

Overview Myasthenia gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAY-vis) is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary...

Lumbar disc herniation Herniated lumbar disc Lumbar disc herniations occur in the lower back, most often between the fourth and...

Spinal disc herniation is an injury to the cushioning and connective tissue between vertebrae, usually caused by excessive strain or...

Overview A lumbar puncture (LP), also called a spinal tap, is an invasive outpatient procedure used to remove a sample...

There is no cure for multiple sclerosis. Treatment typically focuses on speeding recovery from attacks, slowing the progression of the...

Diagnosis Neurological exam There are no specific tests for MS. Instead, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out...

Causes The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It’s considered an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks...

Overview Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system)....