Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I can't sleep, which greatly affects my work efficiency. My friend recommended that I go to the neurology department for a check-up. Please ask about the symptoms of neuromyelitis optica, a common disease.Doctor's answer:
Neuromyelitis optica has retinal lesions in the optic nerve and spinal cord. It is generally difficult to confirm complete recovery from treatment, and the results are not very ideal. An angiography examination of the fundus is necessary for diagnosis. Its clinical diagnostic features include acute or subacute onset of monocular or binocular blindness. High-dose methylprednisolone (methylprednisolone) pulse therapy can accelerate the recovery of recurrent symptoms and stop or prolong further deterioration.