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By testing for abnormalities in the spinal fluid, MS can be clearly identified. A lumbar puncture can be done to achieve a spinal fluid examination and has been proven to be 85% efficient in distinguishing affected areas in the body. Examination of the spinal fluid can
assist to treat multiple sclerosis because it can clearly differentiate whether a sufferer also has other diseases or infections. Especially since spinal fluid protects the central nervous system with a protective surrounding, any changes in the spinal fluid may also relate to the problems in the central nervous system. By doing this examination, the amount of white blood cells, amount of
glucose and levels of protein can also be found. This process is achieved by inserting a needle in the base of the spine and extracting a portion of the spinal fluid. The fluid can then be analysed and it also isn’t a huge loss from the body since the fluid is replaced quickly.
assist to treat multiple sclerosis because it can clearly differentiate whether a sufferer also has other diseases or infections. Especially since spinal fluid protects the central nervous system with a protective surrounding, any changes in the spinal fluid may also relate to the problems in the central nervous system. By doing this examination, the amount of white blood cells, amount of
glucose and levels of protein can also be found. This process is achieved by inserting a needle in the base of the spine and extracting a portion of the spinal fluid. The fluid can then be analysed and it also isn’t a huge loss from the body since the fluid is replaced quickly.
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Umm.edu (n.d.) Untitled. [online] Available at: http://www.umm.edu/graphics/images/en/19078.jpg [Accessed: 25 Mar 2013].