Patient's question:
We all know that multiple sclerosis is a relatively common disease. The recurrence of multiple sclerosis leaves a deep impression. How many classifications are there for multiple sclerosis?Doctor's answer:
Types of Multiple Sclerosis:1. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. 80% of patients initially present with this type, characterized by multiple relapses with stable disease between episodes and a good response to treatment. Approximately 50% of these patients later transition to Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, where the disease slowly progresses from the onset, showing continuous worsening without acute attacks and a poorer response to treatment.
2. Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Accounting for about 10% to 15%, this type lacks a relapsing-remitting course, with a slow, progressive worsening of symptoms lasting more than one year.