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World Multiple Sclerosis Day spotlights early detection and patient support in Spain

MRI scans now detect multiple sclerosis in earlier stages, enabling treatments that can reduce long-term disability.

Mesa de Aodemper en el Hospital Universitario. |  FdV
Esclerosis múltiple es la enfermedad de las mil caras
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Overview

  • Around 55,000 people in Spain live with multiple sclerosis and about 2,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, with women aged 20 to 40 accounting for three-quarters of relapsing-remitting patients.
  • Symptoms can vary widely—from vision loss and vertigo to fatigue and cognitive impairment—often causing delays of years before a correct diagnosis.
  • Wider access to MRI and updated diagnostic criteria are driving earlier identification of the disease, particularly in younger adults.
  • Since the first treatment in 1995, clinicians have approved 16 pharmaceutical therapies, allowing more personalized care plans and improved outcomes.
  • Associations such as the Asociación Granadina de Esclerosis Múltiple play a vital role by offering rehabilitation services, psychological support and community workshops.