Neuromyelitis optica: clinical features, diagnosis and management

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Neuromyelitis optica is an aggressive inflammatory condition characterized by recurrent attacks of optic neuritis and myelitis. It is mainly caused due to an autoimmune process wherein antibodies against the Aquaporin 4 channel in the foot processes of astrocytes result in demyelination and various manifestations of this disease. Since the response to disease modifying drugs used in MS is lacking in NMO, and may even worsen the disease in NMO, differentiation from multiple sclerosis is crucial. The diagnosis of NMO is based on the Wingerchuk criteria. In this presentation, we discuss the clinical features, diagnostic criteria and management of Neuromyelitis optica.


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コメント (5)
  • @balasubramanian4762
    Sir my wife having this problem please give me some information about treatment
  • @ARALVE-me6ee
    Helpful video. My question is if anyone got weakness in their lower limbs. Is there way to get his strength back. Like those who have sense in their legs and has little strength as well but loss his balance. cannot walk without support. So can he able to walk again without support?
  • @yogeshwarjaiswal4402
    I am suffering from NMO from 5 years. I am from India. My age is 23 years. Please help me doctor.