A common symptom of multiple sclerosis includes?

• A. Weakness and numbness in limbs
• B. Chronic fever
• C. Sudden deafness
• D. Burning chest pain

Answer: (A)

Demyelination in the central nervous system disrupts nerve signaling, so motor and sensory pathways are commonly affected. Weakness and numbness in the limbs reflect disruption of conduction in the spinal cord and brain circuits that control movement and sensation, making this a frequent and recognizable sign of multiple sclerosis.

Chronic fever isn’t typical for MS and would more often point to infection or another inflammatory process. Sudden deafness isn’t a characteristic presentation, since MS more commonly affects vision or coordinated movement rather than causing abrupt hearing loss. Burning chest pain isn’t a standard MS symptom either, as neuropathic pain in MS typically involves limbs, face, or trunk rather than the chest region.