Question 1

whats demyelination disorder?

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Loss of nerve cover: Myelin acts as an insulation and covers nerves both in central and peripheral nervous systems, and the above term implies loss of myelin.  This is often a description of multiple sclerosis, but is seen in the periphery in guillain-barre syndrome and chronic demyelinating immune neuropathies.

Question 2

can hashimoto's disease cause brain demyelinations ?

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No: No, Hashimoto's does not cause brain demyelinations.  Hashimoto's is an autoimmune thyroid dysfunction which will eventually cause hypothyroidism.  During initial stage of Hashimoto's, thyroid function may remain normal or transiently elevated with self resolution. But in long term, most patient with Hashimoto's will develop hypothyroidism requiring thyroid hormone replacement

Question 3

what can cause brain demyelination besides a demyelinating disease?

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Several: There are hereditary problems called leukodystrophies, toxins such as glue sniffing can damage brain myelin, paraneoplastic events associated with cancers can have some effect, and of course ms as the best known cause.  But sometimes, other disorders seem similar and can masquerade.

Question 4

is there any way to repair the demyelination in the brain caused by lyme disease ?

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Possibly: Often the demyelation symptoms improve with antibiotic (IV) treatment.

Question 5

the mri show ischemic demyelination secondary to small vessel disease.  what cause this and what type or treatment are?

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My interpretation: Will answer generically, and state that you could have a disorder termed Binswanger's disease, which is most often associated with hypertension.  Such MRI changes may be seen with head trauma, cigarette smoking, aging, etc.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: demyelination?

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Loss of insulation: Nerve fibers have a central axon insulated by myelin covering.  Demyelination is damage to the myelin, and typically experienced in multiple sclerosis due to an autoimmune attack by lymphocytes, but may be seen also in hereditary leukodystrophies, acute encephalomyelitis, and inflam. Nerve disorders.

Question 7

what is ischemic demyelination?

Accepted Answer

Lack of blood flow: Causing a loss of myelin in the central nervous system.  This condition is most commonly seen in the periventricular white matter in both hemispheres.  There appears to be 5 major risk factors for these lesions:
1. Hypertension
2. Hyperlipidemia
3. Diabetes
4. Smoking
5. Family history of stroke

please be evaluated to minimize the risk for stroke and consider antiplatelet therapy if appropriate.

Question 8

what are demyelination diseases other than ms?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: There are several demyelinating disease in the central nervous system. Among those, adem (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis), nmo (neuro myelitis optica), marburg or fulminant inflammatory demyelinating disease (idd) etc... Seek the help of a neurologist in order to be properly diagnosed and properly treated as treatments vary for these different conditions.

Question 9

can there be demyelination in your brain, but you don't notice?

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Yes: Demyelination can begin insidiously and without symptoms early in the course of these illnesses.  Why do you ask?

Question 10

is demyelination related to compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Demyelination refers to damage to a nerve that causes the myelin sheaths (which help conduct electricity faster along nerves) to either shrink or go away entirely, thus affecting the overall ability of the nerve to move signals along its length.  Compartment syndrome refers to an acute condition of increased pressure in a confined space, normally the forearm or lower leg.  It can injure nerves.

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