Patient's question:
Hello Dr. Xie, I was hospitalized for two weeks due to numbness in my upper body. The doctors suspected it was neuromyelitis optica. After receiving several days of hormone treatment, my symptoms have improved. How should I be treated and what is the prognosis?Doctor's answer:
Carefully examine the brain CT to identify the symptoms of cerebral ischemia. If a cerebral infarction occurs, it may lead to cerebral edema, causing numbness in one limb. This can be treated with blood-activating medications. Generally, the condition will stabilize after two weeks, gradually improving. Check the blood pressure to ensure it is normal. It is recommended that patients maintain a balanced intake of nutrients in daily life, engage in aerobic exercises to exercise the body, and keep a cheerful mood to enhance physical fitness and accelerate the recovery process.