What Is Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic immune mediated disease in which the body attacks myelin sheaths in the central nervous system leading to episodes of neurological dysfunction and gradual accumulation of disability if untreated Symptoms can include visual loss limb weakness imbalance numbness bladder problems and fatigue

Disease Modifying Therapies

Over the past decades many disease modifying therapies have been developed that reduce relapse rates new MRI lesions and long term disability when started early and continued appropriately Options include injectable oral and infusion treatments with differing efficacy and side effect profiles Neurologists tailor therapy based on disease activity risk tolerance and patient preferences with regular monitoring of blood tests and imaging

Comprehensive Care at Livasa Hospital Mohali

The clinic provides diagnosis using McDonald criteria MRI and cerebrospinal fluid analysis then offers disease modifying therapy symptom management rehabilitation and counselling regarding lifestyle and pregnancy planning Access to physiotherapy urology ophthalmology and psychology within the hospital helps address complex needs of people living with multiple sclerosis in Punjab

NAP Contact Details Mohali Unit

Livasa Hospital Mohali
Sector 71 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Mohali Punjab 160071