“Experts are still sure what causes multiple sclerosis. Research is ongoing to help identify what causes the disease. There are factors that may trigger MS.  No one test can provide a definitive MS diagnosis. To understand what’s causing symptoms, your healthcare provider will do a physical exam. You may also have blood tests and imaging tests, such as MRI An MRI looks for evidence of lesions (areas of damage) in the brain or spinal cord that indicate multiple sclerosis. A spinal tap might also be done.  Unfortunately, there is no cure for MS but treatment focuses on managing symptoms.”

Cleveland Clinic / https://my.clevelandclinic.org