Systematic Review on Psychological Symptoms and Body Image Disturbances in MS (Human Subjects)
A systematic review found that disturbances in bodily experience related to MS, such as functional neurological symptoms and body-image issues, often occur alongside psychological symptoms. These disturbances can significantly affect quality of life and functionality.
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Why it matters
Understanding these non-organic contributors to MS can provide insight into patient care and help address aspects of the disease that are not primarily neurological, potentially improving overall treatment approaches.
What this does not prove
The relationship between these disturbances and objective disease markers is often inconsistent, indicating a need for further exploration, especially in pediatric populations.
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Study facts
- Study design
- Systematic review
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Not reported
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-09-09
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Not classified
Original sources
- Primary evidenceBodily experiences in multiple sclerosis: functional neurological symptoms, body image dissatisfaction, and disordered eating behaviors. A narrative review. ↗DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1890987
Supporting passages (6)
study designThis narrative review synthesizes evidence from adult and pediatric populations, highlighting the frequent co-occurrence of these disturbances with MS and their associations with psychological symptoms, reduced quality of life, and functional impairment.
subjectsBeyond classical neurological symptoms, disturbances in bodily experience, including functional neurological symptoms, somatization, body-image disturbances, and disordered eating behaviors, represent an underrecognized, yet clinically relevant dimension of the disease.
findingsThis narrative review synthesizes evidence from adult and pediatric populations, highlighting the frequent co-occurrence of these disturbances with MS and their associations with psychological symptoms, reduced quality of life, and functional impairment.
limitationsNotably, the relationship with objective disease markers is often modest or inconsistent, underscoring the importance of considering non-organic contributors to bodily experience.
limitationsThe limited available literature suggests that disturbances in bodily experience represent a clinically relevant yet underexplored dimension of MS, particularly in pediatric populations, warranting greater attention in both research and clinical assessment.
publication datePublication date: 2026-09-09
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