Opthalmo neuromyelitis, or Devic’s disease, also known as NMO, is an immunological disorder that is similar to multiple sclerosis. It is an attack on the spinal cord and the visual nerves that transmit what you see to your brain. They can also have optic nervous problems alone or they may have spinal cord problems alone.
SYMPTOMS
The following are the symptoms of Opthalmo neuromyelitis, that may possibly arise:
DIAGNOSIS
You should see a doctor in order to rule out some nervous system disorders if you have signs and symptoms.
Your doctor will examine your symptoms and health history and conduct a physical examination to diagnose your condition. You may also undergo:
Neurological examination
Your cognitive functions, vision and speech, movement, coordination, muscle strength, and sensations will all be examined by a neurologist. Your examination may also be conducted by an ophthalmologist.
MRI
For a thorough look at your brain, this picture test uses radio frequencies and powerful magnets. Your doctor may detect lesions or areas that have been damaged in your spinal cord, optic nerves, or brain.
Blood Tests
Your doctor could use NMO-IgG to test your blood. This helps doctors to differentiate MS from NMO and other neurological diseases.
Lumbar puncture or spinal tap
A needle will be inserted into your lower back to extract a tiny quantity of spinal fluid during this test. This test might help your doctor distinguish between NMO and MS.
Stimuli response test
Your doctor will look for nerves, the optic nerve, the brainstem, and areas of the spinal cord.
TREATMENT
This disease can not be cured, although long-term remission in the correct direction is sometimes possible. Moreover, NMO therapy includes treatments to prevent future attacks and the recent symptoms should be reversed.
Reversing recent symptoms
Corticosteroid medication can be administered intravenously (through a vein in your arm). As a first or second treatment, plasma exchange is often recommended. Doctors may treat other symptoms, like muscle or pain. The overgrowth of monosomy sarcoma is responsible for NMO attacks.
Preventing future attacks
You may be advised by doctors to take a lower dose of corticosteroids to prevent future NMO attacks. Medicine such as azathioprine (Imura, Azasan) may be recommended by your doctor.
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