Several medical conditions can present symptoms similar to those of multiple sclerosis, thereby complicating the diagnosis process. When a physician suspects multiple sclerosis in a patient, common diagnostic procedures that may be recommended include:
Blood tests to assess the biomarkers linked with multiple sclerosis
Lumbar puncture to analyse the cerebrospinal fluid for any abnormalities
Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI to detect lesions
Evoked potential tests to assess the response of the nervous system to external stimuli