Speciality Clinics

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition that affects the brain & spinal cord.

• Sudden visual impairment
• Arm or leg weakness or numbness, loss of balance
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Recent memory and cognitive issues
• Fatigue and tired feeling
• It strikes young people, women more than men
• If not treated, it causes permanent deterioration of the nerves, and the patient may eventually be dependent on his care givers in the long term
• The cause of MS in not known, but it is believed to be due to a combination of genetic, immunological & environmental factors

• At RFH we provide Holistic and Comprehensive care to patients with Multiple Sclerosis
• Diagnosis: A detailed clinical assessment: history & examination including the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is done by the neurologists.
• Investigations: MRI brain and spine (MS protocol) with 3 Tesla Machine. The data is stored for future comparison. This helps in monitoring the progression of disease and success of therapy (NEDA)
• Specialised Serological and immunological tests in blood as well in CSF.
• Therapy

1. Twenty four hour Helpline for acute worsening

2. Latest Disease Modifying Therapies and their monitoring

3. Symptomatic treatment

4. Neuro-rehabilitation with our experienced Rehab Specialist

5. Cognitive and social rehabilitation