definition of lumbosacral neuritis?

Question

What is the treatment of lumbosacral neuritis/radiculitis?

Answer 1

See below: Neuritis means inflammation of a nerve, but we would not usually describe lumbosacral nerve problems by that term. Might instead use radiculitis or radiculopathy. Not sure of what context this was introduced, but perhaps this refers to pain radiating from your spine down a leg. If occurring after back surgery, perhaps post-op scarring or arachnoiditis.

Answer 2

Blindness: Not treated, blindness. The more aggressive it is treated, the better the possibility of salvaging your vision.

Answer 3

Optic neuritis: The main complication of optic neuritis is loss of vision. If the optic neuritis is associated with multiple sclerosis many 'complications' are possible. For a more detailed explanation, see: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/optic_neuritis it may also be related to spinal cord disease, in neuromyelitis optica, in which case weakness or paralysis may also occur. There are also other causes.

Answer 4

Pain,visual loss: Pain is usual in the affected eye and is aggravated by eye movement. Visual loss is commonly progressive, though initially it is blurring of vision. This may progress to a field/altitudinal defect. The pupil may be dilated and sluggish to react to light. Loss of visual acuity varies from none to loss of perception of light. Good visual acuity is regained after the initial attack, with exceptions.

Answer 5

Optic neuritis: Symptoms include sudden decrease in vision in one eye usually accompanied by eye pain.

Answer 6

Blurred vision: The hallmarks of optic neurits are blurred vision (decreased acuity), darkening of vision with loss of color perception, and local tenderness or pain with movement suggesting an intra-orbital inflammatory process. There are multiple causes of optic neuritis, it can affect one or both eyes, and the etiologies are somewhat age related. The patient may be aware of a blind spot in the affected eye.

Answer 7

Optic neuritis: Usually painful loss of vision. You can find a good description here: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/optic-neuritis/ds00882/dsection=symptoms.

Answer 8

Visual loss: Typically, an acute or subacute decline of vision in one eye associated with pain on eye movement, and decreased intensity of color vision. The problem responds well to intravenous steroids, but may be the initial symptom in ms, depending on presence or absence of lesions on mri. (statistically, this could be a risk as high as 80% over several yrs.).

Answer 9

Optic neuritis : Blurry vision, decreased perception of color and contrast, blind spots, pain or discomfort with eye movement, blurry vision when exercising or eating/drinking something hot can all be symptoms of optic neuritis.

Answer 10

Optic neuritis: This is a very old question, which has been looked at in some detail. The answer is there is no specific food, or supplement or vitamin which is good for or prevents optic neuritis.

Answer 11

Maybe: If the optic neuritis was caused by multiple sclerosis, it is best to take potent disease modifying items, such as Gilenya or tysabri, (natalizumab) and supplement vitamin d-3, but would not hurt to go onto a low fat diet, such as the swank diet. However, many cases of optic neuritis are due to other causes and diet unlikely to help there.

Answer 12

A thorough: History and physical will be performed and a plan will be crafted suited to your needs and desires. The plan will be discussed with you and your questions answered prior to the beginning of the anesthetic.

Answer 13

Keep you alive: Essentially the anesthesiologist job is to keep you alive during surgery. We monitor you vital signs and treat any abnormalities that occur due to the surgery or medications. Each anesthesiologist will see their patients the morning of surgery and plan the care of their patients. I hope that this helps.

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