transverse myelitis

wenz · Newbie Joined: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 21

Hello!I am keen to now what causes transverse myelitis and what the symthoms are. How this condition affects extremities? How long does it take to recover?

dorothee · Silver Member Joined: 11 Jan 2000 Posts: 333

Transverse myelitis may occur in the setting of another illness or in isolation. When there is no apparent underlying cause, it is referred to as idiopathic. transverse myelitis is neurological syndrome caused by inflammation of the spinal cord, and this inflammation interrupts pathway between body and brain and causes symptoms like: weakness, bowel and bladder dysfunction, back pain. Almost all patients develop legs and arms weakness, tingling or numbness in the legs. Recovery, partial or complete begins within 1-3 moths or may be absent. Significant recovery is unlikely.

transverse myelitis

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