Subtle signs of multiple sclerosis may appear years before onset
A recent study in Canada found that people who developed multiple sclerosis (MS) had significantly higher use of healthcare services up to 15 years before symptom onset, with a 76% increase in mental health visits and a 159% increase in psychiatric visits. This suggests MS develops earlier than previously thought. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis and management of the condition.
Research is ongoing regarding when multiple sclerosis develops and strategies for prompt diagnosis. A recent study found that people who went on to develop multiple sclerosis had a much higher use of medical services up to 15 years prior to multiple sclerosis onset. The results suggest that multiple sclerosis develops earlier than researchers thought in the past, and could help with the earlier management of the condition.
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