Patient's question:
Your friend's child suddenly collapsed in their lower limbs a few weeks ago. There was no pain in the thighs. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as acute myelitis. They have been hospitalized for treatment for half a month and there has been no improvement yet. How long can it take to heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
According to the child's onset of illness and symptom manifestations, it is necessary to conduct a thorough clinical examination to further investigate the cause, confirm the diagnosis, and adopt corresponding treatment plans based on specific conditions to gradually restore health. Acute spinal cord inflammation, also known as acute hematogenous spinal cord inflammation, is most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, with Streptococcus beta-hemolytic being the second most common pathogen. In the past, the mortality rate for acute hematogenous osteomyelitis was high, but due to the use of antibiotics, the mortality rate has significantly decreased. If correct diagnosis and treatment are not obtained in the early stages, it often evolves into chronic osteomyelitis.