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What can cause optic neuritis in a healthy 17 year old girl?
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Mostly demyelinating: There are multiple possible causes. While almost always demyelinating, other causes include lyme's disease, sle, sarcoidosis, and pseudotumor cerebrii. There are an number of causes for demyelination including post-infectious (adem) and multiple sclerosis. There are also some nutritional causes. The best way to determine the cause in a healthy young woman is to see a neuro-ophthalmologist.
Answered 8/13/2012
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Optic neuritis: The most common cause of optic neuritis in an otherwise healthy individual is multiple sclerosis. An examination by a neuro-ophthalmologist and neurologist are recommended to evaluate the possible cause for the optic neuritis.
Answered 8/13/2012
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