Transverse Myelitis

Transverse Myelitis is a spinal cord disorder that leads to inflammation on one or both sides of the spine. This spinal cord disorder also damages the protective myelin that covers the nerve cell fibres. Transverse myelitis can interrupt the messages your spinal cord sends to your nerves. People suffering from this condition can experience paralysis, muscle weakness and sensory problems.
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Symptoms

Symptoms of Transverse myelitis can look like the following indicative signs
There are no well-defined causes for transverse myelitis but there are recognised risk factors that can be linked to it. These include:
Transverse myelitis is a condition that rapidly progresses, with the symptoms progressing within a few hours and a few days. Treatment for transverse myelitis usually involves medications to manage symptoms and reduce inflammation and progression. Other methods of treatment can include physical therapy and rehabilitation, which may also help improve muscle strength and function, as well as for managing pain and other symptoms.

The prognosis for transverse myelitis can vary widely depending on the severity of the inflammation and the extent of the damage to the spinal cord. Some people with transverse myelitis may recover completely, while others may experience some degree of permanent disability. With proper treatments and regular support and care, symptoms and effects of transverse myelitis can be managed in a way that doesn’t affect the functioning of your day-to-day life.