brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Acute Transverse Myelitis
Treatment of Acute Transverse Myelitis
Treatment of the cause, if identified Sometimes corticosteroids Sometimes plasma exchange If transverse myelitis is caused by another disorder, that disorder is treated. If the cause cannot be identified, high doses of corticosteroids such asprednisoneare often given to suppress the immune system, which may be involved in acute transverse myelitis. Plateletpheresis (platelet donation) —removal of a large amount of plasma (the liquid part of blood) plus plasma transfusions—may also be done. The goal is to remove from the blood any antibodies that are attacking and damaging the spinal cord. However, whether corticosteroids and plasma exchange are useful is unclear. Symptoms are treated. 