title: Treatment of multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Data referring to the pathogenesis, pathomechanism, pathology, clinical symptoms and immunological changes which are important considering the treatment of multiple sclerosis have been reviewed. On the basis of published data and own experiences of 37 years of conventional drug therapy, steroid therapy required in acute forms and cytostatic, immunosuppressive therapy used in chronic forms have been discussed. A survey has been given on the theoretical basis and clinical use of the therapeutic methods still under investigation. Relaxation therapy and physiotherapy of primary importance and psychopathological phenomena and the tasks to be fulfilled within the frames of an extended after-care of patients have been outlined.
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authors.lastname: Szobor
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000628:therapy*