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What is the pathophysiology of transverse myelitis?
Transverse Myelitis is the inflammation of the spinal cord.
Can transverse myelitis return again?
what does this mean: Mild Myelomalacia consistant with history of transverse myelitis
How is transverse myelitis diagnosed?
Medical history, physical examination, brain and spinal cord scans, myelogram, spinal tap, and blood tests are used to rule out other neurological causes of symptoms, such as a tumor. If none of these tests.
What is the prognosis for transverse myelitis?
The area on the spinal cord affected by transverse myelitis will determine the individual's level of functioning. The higher-up the lesion, the greater the disability.
What are the causes of transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis can be caused by viral infections (such as herpes, influenza), autoimmune disorders (such as multiple sclerosis), and inflammatory conditions (such as lupus). It can also be triggered by certain vaccinations, spinal cord injuries, or vascular disorders that affect blood flow to the spinal cord.
Can i still drive after being diagnosed with transverse myelitis?
Yes.
What is the best exercise for a transverse myelitis patient?
nhan bread
What are common circumstances for getting transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis often occurs in people who are recovering from a recent viral illness, including chickenpox, herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, influenza, and measles.
How is transverse myelitis treated?
Treatment is aimed at calming the immune response that caused the spinal cord injury in the first place. To this end, high doses of intravenous and then oral steroids are the first-line treatments for transverse myelitis.
What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis?
Problems with movement and sensation appear within one or two days after inflammation begins. Symptoms include soft (flaccid) paralysis of the legs, with pain in the lower legs or back, followed by loss of feeling and sphincter.
What is transverse myletis?
Transverse myelitis is a neurological condition characterized by inflammation of the spinal cord. This inflammation can result in damage to the myelin (protective covering of nerve fibers), leading to symptoms such as weakness, sensory disturbances, and bladder and bowel dysfunction. Treatment typically involves corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and manage symptoms.
What are the symptoms of myelitis?
weakness of limbs; tingling or numbness of fingers
