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Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue Lacks a Unified Definition: A Narrative Review Publisher



Adibi I1, 2 ; Sanayei M2, 3 ; Tabibian F2 ; Ramezani N2 ; Pourmohammadi A2 ; Azimzadeh K2
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  1. 1. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. School of Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2022


Abstract

Fatigue is the most common symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). Although MS-related fatigue (MS-F) strongly affects quality of life and social performance of patients, there is currently a lack of knowledge about its pathophysiology, which in turns leads to poor objective diagnosis and management. Recent studies have attempted to explain potential etiologies as well as treatments for MS-F. However, it seems that without a consensus on its nature, these data could not provide a route to a successful approach. In this Article, we review definitions, epidemiology, risk factors and correlated comorbidities, pathophysiology, assessment methods, neuroimaging findings, and pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments of MS-F. Further studies are warranted to define fatigue in MS patients more accurately, which could result in precise diagnosis and management. © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.
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