Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve. There are different types of neuritis such as optic neuritis (affecting the optic nerve), cranial neuritis (involving the cranial nerves), and peripheral neuritis (affecting peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord). Each type can have various causes and symptoms.
Treatment of optic neuritis with steroids is controversial
The main term is acute vestibular neuritis.
weakness is in the back of the leg
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
Lumbosacral neuritis is inflammation of the nerves in the lower back and sacral region, which can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. It is often caused by compression or irritation of the nerves in the lumbar and sacral spine. Treatment may include rest, physical therapy, medications, and in severe cases, surgery.
Seventy-five percent of patients with optic neuritis are women
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
Guy Hains has written: 'Post-traumatic neuritis' -- subject(s): Neuritis
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
Hind leg, flank, back leg, or rear leg.
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