Patient's question:
The other hand feels numb and cold... Currently, there is no diagnosis, but I know for sure it's neuromyelitis optica... I want to ask. Can this disease prevent deafness for 30 years? My father is my only son, and I don't want our family name to die out. I want to have a son, and then die when he grows up... I'm so heartbroken and scared. I also want to ask, if I have neuromyelitis optica, what type should it be? Is it severe? Will I lose my hearing? What kind of help do I need: I'm really afraid of losing my hearing... I'm not afraid of death... When I die, I won't know anything, and it will be so easy... But losing my hearing is more painful than death...Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,Visuals and the spinal cord are unrelated. It is more likely caused by brain inflammation, without any organic inflammation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) should be considered for treatment. TCM identifies conditions such as Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency, Liver Wind rising, or Wind-phlegm stagnation in the meridians, which prevent the flow of vital energy (qi) from descending to nourish the brain and sensory organs, leading to these symptoms.
It is important to conduct a thorough examination of the brain to confirm the underlying cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Worrying will not help in recovery.