Q&A 39: can multiple sclerosis cause dementia?
About 3% of people diagnosed with MS present with cognitive symptoms.
Questions
Q: Can a person with multiple sclerosis (MS) have underlying dementia at a young age, for example, under 40?
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Answers
Q: Can a person with MS have underlying dementia at a young age, for example, under 40?
The short answer is yes, but it needs more context.
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