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Arachnoiditis
Medical Questions » Arachnoiditis
| Name: Arachnoiditis |
| Also known as: |
| A form of meningitis involving the middle of the three membranes (meninges) that surround and support the brain and spinal cord. The nerves leaving the brain or spinal cord may become compressed and their function
affected. |
Causes of Arachnoiditis
Infection, inflammation or scarring of the arachnoid membrane. May be a rare complication of spinal surgery, injection of drugs into the spine or a myelogram (X-ray of the spinal cord after injection of a dye). |
Symptoms of Arachnoiditis
Severe pain in nerves affected by the inflammation, usually affecting both sides of the body. Sometimes there is paralysis of muscles supplied by these nerves. |
Tests for Arachnoiditis
Reflexes involving affected nerves are absent. |
Treatment for Arachnoiditis
Delicate surgery may be attempted to release trapped nerves. Various medications used to reduce nerve inflammation and pain.
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Complications of Arachnoiditis of its treatment
None. |
Likely Outcome of Arachnoiditis
Treatment often unsatisfactory and symptoms persist long term. |
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