Myelitis, a disease that can affect our quality of life and even threaten our life and health. So, can myelitis cause paraplegia?
The answer is: probably. Myelitis is an inflammatory disease of the spinal cord caused by a variety of causes, and its symptoms include, but are not limited to, muscle weakness, sensory disturbances, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. When inflammation affects the main nerve fibers of the spinal cord, paraplegia can occur, a serious neurological condition characterized by complete paralysis of both lower limbs.
However, we must not be intimidated by this answer. The causes of myelitis are complex, including viral infections, autoimmune diseases, drug reactions, etc. Therefore, prevention and early diagnosis are very important. Maintaining good lifestyle habits, avoiding overwork, and strengthening physical exercise are all effective ways to prevent myelitis.
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from myelitis, there is no need to worry too much. Seek medical attention in a timely manner and actively cooperate with the doctor**, and the condition of most patients can be controlled and improved. In addition, patients also need to undergo **training**, including physical**, occupational**, and **nursing, etc., to improve their quality of life and self-care ability.
Let's face myelitis correctly and deal with it with a positive attitude, hoping that we can all have a healthy life.