What is Charcot’s Triad of Multiple Sclerosis?

Charcot’s triad for Multiple Sclerosis identifies three medical signs which highlight possible brain stem damage or involvement:

1. Nystagmus (the uncontrolled movement of the eyes from in a lateral motion)

2. Intention tremor

3. Staccato speech

It is important to recognise that although these three signs are indicative of multiple sclerosis, they are not definitive of the diagnosis.