Myelitis. spinal cord inflammation

Perhaps the development of the inflammatory response to infection specific to the nervous system: the flu, syphilis, measles, rubella, tuberculosis and rheumatism. The infection can get into the spinal cord of a purulent focus, already existing in the body (see. An abscess of the brain). Characteristically fever, weakness, malaise, sweating, pain in the back and spine, usually in the legs, then rapidly developing weakness in the legs up to the total absence of movements, urination disorders by type of incontinence and acute urinary retention. Recognize myelitis at home is not possible for an accurate diagnosis requires a lumbar puncture in stationary conditions (myelitis and the cellular protein content increased in the cerebrospinal fluid).
With the development of weakness in the hands and (or) the legs after undergoing a temperature or background patient should be immediately placed in the neurological department, where they will hold a comprehensive treatment: antibiotics, vitamin, bedsore prevention, rehabilitation treatment - massage, physiotherapy, fiziolechepie.
Prognosis depends on the pathogen and the extent of the disease, but always serious in favorable circumstances.