Myelitis

Myelitis is inflammation of the spinal cord, causing motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction below the lesion level. Causes: viral/post-infectious, demyelinating (MS/NMOSD), and systemic inflammatory. Clinical: acute paraparesis/quadriparesis, sensory level, and bladder/bowel dysfunction. MRI shows cord lesion. Treatment: etiology-specific (steroids/immunotherapy/antivirals) and neurorehabilitation; prognosis varies.

Common Symptoms

Acute weakness/paraparesis; sensory level; bladder/bowel dysfunction; back pain; fever/post-infectious

Causes and Pathogenesis

Infectious/post-infectious/demyelinating inflammation of spinal cord parenchyma causes focal cord dysfunction.

Treatment

High-dose steroids; IVIG/plasmapheresis; antivirals if indicated; neurorehabilitation; treat underlying disease

Preventive Measures

Treat infection; manage autoimmune disease; early neurorehab.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.