In simple words: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease where the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord gets damaged. This disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to a variety of symptoms such as vision changes, muscle weakness, balance problems, and numbness.While there's no cure, treatments are available to help manage symptoms and slow the disease progression.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. It can be disseminated (widespread), or isolated to the brain stem or spinal cord. Symptoms vary, but can include vision problems, muscle weakness, coordination and balance issues, numbness, tingling, and cognitive impairment. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings, MRI, and CSF analysis. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, slow progression, and manage symptoms.

Example 1: A 30-year-old female presents with blurred vision, numbness in her legs, and difficulty with balance. After a thorough examination, including an MRI and CSF analysis, she is diagnosed with disseminated MS (G35)., A 45-year-old male experiences progressive weakness in his arms and legs, along with difficulty speaking. MRI reveals lesions in his spinal cord, consistent with MS of cord (G35)., A 25-year-old female has episodes of double vision and dizziness.An MRI shows lesions in her brain stem. She receives a diagnosis of MS of brain stem (G35).

Documentation should include detailed history, physical and neurological exam findings, MRI results, and CSF analysis.The type of MS (disseminated, brain stem, or spinal cord) should be specified.