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Neuromyelitis Optica

Evidence: Antibody

Names 

Devic's disease (or Syndrome)
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum Disorder
Neuromyelitis optica
NMO
optic neuromyelitis
opticomyelitis
opticospinal MS

Description

Damage caused by the autoimmune system to the myelin (covering surrounding nerves) of the optical nerves and spine, which affects vision and may also result in other neurological symptoms.

Bloggers

None found.

Prevalence

US cases: 1,600 - 14,000 [Marrie 2013]

Typical Age of onset

May begin either in childhood or adulthood

Symptoms

  • Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve)

  • Transverse myelitis

  • Eye pain

  • Visual loss in one or both eyes

  • Paralysis

  • Transverse myelitis

  • Persistent hiccups, nausea, or vomiting

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