Patient's question:
Each time she has an episode, she needs to use hormones. I want to ask if there is a good treatment that can help: Help me, my daughter is still so young. Every time she has an episode, either she is unable to see with both eyes and uses a wheelchair, or she has weakness on one side of her limbs and limited mobility. Oh, it's unbearable. We know the dangers of hormones, but there's no better solution. I heard that Chinese and Western medicine can treat this disease. Is that true?Doctor's answer:
Neuromyelitis optica can lead to two sets of symptoms and signs: optic neuritis and myelitis. Generally, hormone treatment is considered, and immunosuppressants can be used for neuromyelitis. In addition to Western medicine treatment, traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, and acupuncture can be considered. Some people find these methods effective, so it's worth trying.Besides regular treatment, patients also need to adjust their diet reasonably, such as eating a light diet and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, patients should pay attention to choosing a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.