Demyelinating diseases damage the myelin sheaths covering nerves, causing neurological problems such as difficulty walking, lack of muscle control, and fatigue. Causes include genetics, infections, and environmental exposure. Treatment options include physical therapy and regular neurological exams. A demyelinating disease is a disease characterized by damage to the myelin sheaths that cover nerves. Myelin acts […]
Demyelinating diseases damage the myelin sheath of nerve cells, causing symptoms such as weakness, paralysis, and pain. Multiple sclerosis, vitamin B12 deficiency, transverse myelitis, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy are examples. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and slowing disease progression. The term demyelinating disease refers to any disease that damages the myelin sheath, a part of […]
Demyelinating neuropathy is a disease that destroys the myelin sheath of nerves, causing numbness, tingling, and loss of control. Its causes are unknown, but it is thought to be autoimmune. Treatment focuses on suppressing the immune system and replacing the myelin sheath. Demyelinating neuropathy is a disease of the nerves that causes destruction of the […]
