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Transverse Myelitis
Medical Questions » Transverse Myelitis
| Name: Transverse Myelitis |
| Also known as: |
| Inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord. |
Causes of Transverse Myelitis
Autoimmune condition often associated with a recent viral (eg. influenza, measles, mumps) or bacterial (eg. Mycoplasma) infection, or very rarely a vaccination. |
Symptoms of Transverse Myelitis
Neck or back pain, followed by altered sensations (eg. pins and needles, loss of sense of touch) and muscle weakness in the body below the area of pain. |
Tests for Transverse Myelitis
Reflexes are abnormal. Diagnosed by an MRZ scan. |
Treatment for Transverse Myelitis
Steroid injections into the spinal cord may be tried, but are often ineffective.
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Complications of Transverse Myelitis of its treatment
May progress to complete paraplegia or quadriplegia. |
Likely Outcome of Transverse Myelitis
May be some recovery, but effects usually permanent. |
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