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How can HTLV-1 associated myelopathy be diagnosed?
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A more reliable diagnostic finding can be an increased level of a compound called neopterin in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that is obtained by a lumbar puncture.
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What is the prognosis for HTLV 1 associated myelopathy?
While the disorder may become progressively worse, HTLV-1 associated myelopathy is seldom fatal. People with the disorder normally live for several more decades after being diagnosed.
What is HTLV-1 associated myelopathy?
Damage to the nerves (myelopathy) of the spinal cord caused by infection with the human T lymphotrophic virus type-1 is termed HTLV-1 associated myelopathy.
What is the treatment for HTLV-1 associated myelopathy?
Currently, there is no specific treatment regimen for HTLV-1 associated myelopathy. Steroid medications help lessen symptoms and discomfort in many people.
How does HTLV-1 associated myelopathy become evident?
HTLV-1 associated myelopathy is evident mainly as a chronic weakening of muscles, especially those in the legs. Weakening can be so severe as to produce partial paralysis.
Is myelopathy a form of ms?
Multiple Sclerolosis is called "encephalomyelitis disseminata" and could be considered a myelopathy in the broad sense. Myelopathy is caused by trauma of the spinal cord.
What is displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy?
what is the treatment for displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy
Where is HTLV-1 common?
HTLV-1 is common in Japan, the Caribbean, and some areas of Africa. Correspondingly, the associated myelopathy is more prominent in these regions, compared to other areas of the globe.
What kind of doctor treats myelopathy?
An Orthopedist.
Do you capitalize surfer's myelopathy?
No, it shouldn't be capitalized.
What are the symptoms of myelopathy?
Myelopathy refers to the spinal cord's pathology. It is considered a spinal cord injury if it suffers from trauma. It is referred to as myelitis if the area is inflamed.
What are the symptoms of HTLV-1 associated myelopathy?
Along with the progressively increasing muscle weakness, patients also can display impaired sense of touch and pain receptivity, and malfunction of muscles called sphincters.
How is radiculopathy different from myelopathy?
Radiculopathy is to be distinguished from myelopathy, which involves pathological changes in or functional problems with the spinal cord itself rather than the nerve roots.
