Table 1 Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients initial symptoms and physical signs
From: Multiple sclerosis: clinical features and MRI findings in Northern China
CMS (n = 75) | OSMS (n = 42) | MS (n = 117) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex, F/M | 38/37 | 28/14 | 66/51 |
Age, years | 35.76 ± 12.23 | 36.12 ± 11.16 | 35.89 ± 11.81 |
Symptoms, n (%) | |||
Weakness | 53 (70.7) | 37 (88.1) | 90 (76.9) |
Sensory loss | 42 (56.0) | 36 (85.7) | 78 (66.7) |
Paresthesia | 15 (20.0) | 24 (57.1) | 39 (33.3) |
Blurred vision | 34 (5.3) | 32 (76.2) | 39 (33.3) |
Nystagmus | 27 (36.0) | 2 (4.7) | 29 (24.8) |
Ataxia | 32 (42.7) | 3 (7.1) | 35 (29.9) |
Sphincter symptoms | 20 (26.7) | 31 (73.8) | 51 (43.6) |
Diplopia | 8 (10.7) | 0 | 8 (6.8) |
Dysarthria | 12 (16.0) | 0 | 12 (10.3) |