Molistical for Myelitis Treatment

Myelitis is a medical term used for a neurologic syndrome caused due to inflammation of spinal cord.

Quick Facts

• Also known as Transverse Myelitis
• A neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord
• Myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord
• Transverse refers to position of the inflammation
• Both combined makes it Transverse Myelitis
• Occurs across the width of Spinal Cord
• Various attacks of inflammation can cause impairment or destruction of myelin, the fatty insulating substance that covers nerve cell fibers
• Causes nervous system scars
• Interrupts communications between the nerves in the spinal cord and the rest of the body
• Occurs usually in adults and children including both genders and all races
• The damaged segment of the spinal cord controls which body parts are affected
• Damage to nerves in the cervical (neck) region affects signals to the neck, arms, hands, and muscles of breathing (the diaphragm)
• Damage to nerves in the thoracic (upper back) region relay affects the torso and some parts of the arms
• Damage to nerves at the lumbar (mid-back) level affects signals to the hips and legs
• Damage to sacral nerves, positioned within the lowest segment of the spinal cord controls functionality of the groin, toes, and some parts of the legs
• Normally treated by anti-inflammatory drugs, medications to wipe out symptoms and rehabilitative therapy

Myelitis Causes

• Immune system malfunctioning
• Viral infections of the respiratory tract or the gastrointestinal tract
• Mycoplasma pneumonia
• Multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system destroys myelin surrounding nerves in your spinal cord and brain
• Neuromyelitis optica (Devic's disease)
• Damage to myelin of the optic nerve
• Autoimmune disorders
• Lupus affecting multiple body systems
• Sjogren's syndrome causing severe dryness of the mouth and eyes
• Coexisting neuromyelitis optica
• Vaccinations for infectious diseases such as hepatitis B, measles-mumps-rubella, and diphtheria-tetanus
• Various infections however not directly affecting the spine
• Severe injury caused by physical trauma

Myelitis Symptoms

• localized lower back pain
• Sudden paresthesias which cause abnormal sensations such as burning, tickling, pricking, or tingling in the legs
• Sensory loss
• Partial paralysis of the legs
• Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the trunk
• Urinary bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Muscle spasms
• General discomfort
• Headache
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Respiratory problems
• Leg and arms weakness
• Severe muscle pain
• Weakness of varying degrees in their legs and arms
• Stumbling
• One foot dragging
• Coordination of hand and arm movements
• In rare cases full paralysis of the legs
• Numbness
• Coldness
• Extreme sensitivity to changes in temperature or to extreme heat or cold
• Bladder and bowel problems may involve increased frequency of the urge to urinate or have bowel movements
• Incontinence
• Difficulty voiding
• Feelings of incomplete evacuation
• Constipation