Patient's question:
After being hit twice on the buttocks, the child lost sensation below the navel. They visited several major hospitals, where the initial diagnosis was myelitis, but it was not confirmed. The treatment also yielded no results.Doctor's answer:
Myelitis refers to inflammatory lesions of the spinal cord gray matter or (and) white matter caused by biological infections such as viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsiae, parasites, protozoa, and mycoplasmas, or inflammatory lesions resulting from infections. Its clinical features include limb paralysis, sensory disturbances, and vegetative nervous system dysfunction below the level of the lesion. Further examination and diagnosis are required. The occurrence of pediatric orthopedic diseases severely affects the patient's health. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients need to pay more attention to daily care. Rest and nutritional support should be emphasized to avoid or reduce the incidence of the disease.