Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis involves widespread inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. As a result, nerve fibres and their protective linings are damaged. This is an immune-mediated disease that may develop after an infection. Anyone can be affected but it's more common in children.
Fever
Headache
My brain is not functioning right now
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Pain over the temples
Joint pain even when resting
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
The treatment for this condition differs from case to case, but commonly involves suppressing the body's immune system with corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, etc.
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References
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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