Patient's question:
Can spinal cord cavitation be cured? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Spinal cord cavitation is difficult to heal on its own under current medical conditions. It primarily manifests as symmetrical muscle atrophy, with proximal muscle atrophy being more common. In severe cases, it can lead to respiratory muscle paralysis and life-threatening expansion. Currently, treatment for spinal cord cavitation is primarily symptomatic, aiming to slow the expansion of the spinal cord, which is the only available treatment method. Patients with spinal cord cavitation should avoid excessive sexual activity, overexertion, staying up late, and maintain a regular rest schedule to enhance their immune system and disease resistance.