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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Glossary

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Glossary - P

 photophobia

Definition:

  • photophobia - abnormal intolerance to light; often with pain in the eyes when exposed to bright lights

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

The risk of contracting Multiple Sclerosis if your mother has the disease is approx 1 in 50.

Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

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