Mental ability and emotional condition in diagnosing multiple sclerosis
The doctor may ask you to repeat a series of numbers or answer simple questions about dates, places, and current events. The doctor can usually judge your emotional condition during the examination by paying attention to your actions and statements.
If the doctor suspects mental problems caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), he or she may order tests designed to identify more subtle changes than the ones that may be evident from the brief mental section of the neurological examination. For more information, see the Examinations and Tests section of this topic.
| Author: | Douglas Dana Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: August 14, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology | |
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