Treatment of multiple sclerosis
Authors:
M. Rous
Authors‘ workplace:
Centrum pro diagnostiku a léčbu demyelinizačních onemocnění Vedoucí: MUDr. Mgr. Matouš Rous
; Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého a Fakultní nemocnice v Olomouci Neurologická klinika Přednosta: prof. MUDr. Petr Kaňovský, CSc., FEAN
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2025; 105(1): 22-26
Category:
Of different specialties
Overview
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that primarily affects young adults and significantly impacts their quality of life. Advances in diagnostic methods and therapy have improved the prognosis of the disease, with early initiation of disease-modifying treatment (DMT) playing a crucial role in slowing progression and reducing disability. Modern treatment strategies include not only immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapy but also symptomatic treatment and non-pharmacological approaches such as rehabilitation and psychological support. A key role in the care of MS patients is played not only by specialized centres, which provide comprehensive diagnostics and long-term treatment, but also by general practitioners. They are often the first to recognize the symptoms of the disease and coordinate patient care among various specialists. They also ensure overall health monitoring and help manage comorbidities. Future challenges in MS treatment include increasing access to innovative therapies, improving patient education, and further research focused on developing more effective therapeutic strategies.
Keywords:
Multiple sclerosis – general practitioner – autoimmune disease – symptomatic treatment – immunomodulatory therapy – specialized centres
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adresa pro korespondenci:
MUDr. Mgr. Matouš Rous
Neurologická klinika FN
Zdravotníků 248/7, 779 00 Olomouc
e-mail: matous.rous@fnol.cz
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