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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Transverse Myelitis
Hi, My 30 yrs old brother is suffering from Transverse myelitis from last 2.5 months. Initially his lower portion was completely paralyzed, but with treatment suggested by neurologist and lots of physiotherapy , he is able to move his legs and with support of one person he can sit on wheel chair. I would like to know how much time it will take to get the sense at hip area because he is still having no sense in back portion. He is having motions on bed itself. Is there any further treatment can be suggested apart from physiotherapy
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Hi,
There is no adequate therapy for acute transverse myelitis. Intravenous methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone has been used as initial treatment. A course of plasma exchange may be indicated for severe cases if glucocorticoids are ineffective. Physiotherapy remains the mainstay of treatment.
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Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
There is no adequate therapy for acute transverse myelitis. Intravenous methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone has been used as initial treatment. A course of plasma exchange may be indicated for severe cases if glucocorticoids are ineffective. Physiotherapy remains the mainstay of treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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