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Transverse myelitis is an inflammatory disease of the nervous system involving the roots of the spinal nerves.
Overview - Transverse myelitis
It is a neurological disorder that damages the myelin sheaths of neurons in the spinal cord. This results in the interruption of the transmission of signals through the neuron. This results in extreme pain, weakness of muscle, sensory impairment, bowel and bladder dysfunction, paralysis, etc.
Symptoms
Symptoms can be exhibited on both sides of the body below the affected region of the spinal cord or on one side. Typical symptoms include,
Pain
Abnormal sensation
Weakness of arm and leg muscles
Bladder and bowel dysfunction
Causes
Infections can trigger transverse myelitis. Viruses (Herpes, Epstein-Barr, HIV, West Nile Zika, Hepatitis-B, etc), bacterial diseases (syphilis, tuberculosis, tetanus, etc), inflammations (such as multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disorders, etc) can cause transverse myelitis.
When to visit the doctor
See the doctor as soon as possible as the condition can worsen over time. Proper diagnosis is key as some other neurological disorders can also exhibit similar symptoms.
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