Uncover the invisible "scissor hand" of the body

Myelitis, a seemingly distant medical term, is actually closely related to our lives. Today, let us step into this mysterious world, explore the mystery of myelitis, and see how it affects our health.

1. What is myelitis?

Myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord due to various reasons, which may be caused by infection, autoimmune disease, vaccination and other factors. Clinically, myelitis mainly manifests as limb numbness, muscle weakness, paresthesia and other symptoms. Since the spinal cord undertakes the important task of nerve conduction in the human body, myelitis may have a serious impact on the patient's movement, sensation and autonomic nervous function.

2. Classification of Myelitis

According to the cause, myelitis can be divided into infectious myelitis, autoimmune myelitis and post-vaccination myelitis, etc. Among them, infectious myelitis is mainly caused by viral infection, bacterial infection and other reasons; autoimmune myelitis is caused by abnormal attack of the autoimmune system on spinal cord nerve cells; post-vaccination myelitis is related to vaccination.

Symptoms and diagnosis of myelitis

Symptoms of myelitis mainly include limb numbness, muscle weakness, paresthesia, etc. In severe cases, patients may experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing and urinary retention. Diagnosis of myelitis requires a series of medical examinations, including physical examinations, laboratory tests, and imaging tests. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive assessment based on the patient's symptoms and test results to determine whether he or she has myelitis.

4. Treatment and rehabilitation of myelitis

The methods of treating myelitis vary depending on the cause and condition. Generally speaking, infectious myelitis requires the use of antibiotics or antiviral drugs for treatment; autoimmune myelitis requires the use of immunosuppressants and anti-inflammatory drugs; and post-vaccination myelitis usually resolves on its own after the vaccination is stopped. During the treatment process, patients need to maintain a positive attitude, cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan, and pay attention to maintaining good living habits and eating habits. The rehabilitation period is an important stage in the treatment of myelitis. Patients need to undergo rehabilitation training under the guidance of a doctor, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation training, etc., to restore muscle strength, sensory function, and autonomic nervous function.

5. How to prevent myelitis?

The key to preventing myelitis is to strengthen your own immunity and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Specifically, we can start from the following aspects: maintain a healthy lifestyle, including adequate sleep, a reasonable diet and moderate exercise; increase nutritional intake, especially foods rich in vitamins and proteins; avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress; pay attention to personal hygiene to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases; before vaccination, understand the indications and contraindications of the vaccine to avoid adverse reactions after vaccination.

VI. Conclusion

In short, although myelitis is a relatively rare disease, its impact on the patient's health and quality of life cannot be ignored. By understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of myelitis, we can better understand this disease, improve self-care awareness and reduce the risk of disease. At the same time, patients who have already suffered from myelitis should also maintain a positive attitude, cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan, and strive for early recovery.