Treatment For Brachial Neuritis
- Retrobulbar Neuritis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
Because the underlying cause of retrobulbar neuritis is often unknown, there is no way to prevent it.
Treatment
Many cases improve without treatment. Sometimes, corticosteroids, such as prednisone, are used to treat retrobulbar neuritis. The type of therapy depends on the suspected cause of the problem. For example, if an MRI shows abnormalities suggestive of multiple sclerosis in the brain or spinal cord, treatment with interferon may lessen the likelihood of repeated attacks...
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Optic Neuritis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Optic neuritis and papillitis are broad terms denoting inflammation, degeneration, or demyelinization of the optic nerve due to a wide variety of... Read more »
Brachial plexopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Brachial plexopathy is pain, decreased movement, or decreased sensation in the arm and shoulder due to a nerve problem.Alternative NamesNeuropathy -... Read more »
Brachial plexus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that run from the lower neck through the upper shoulder area. These nerves allow the arm, forearm, and hand... Read more »
Brachial palsy in newborns
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Brachial palsy is a loss of movement or weakness of the arm that occurs when the collection of nerves around the shoulder are damaged during... Read more »
Optic neuritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. It may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye. Alternative Names Retro-orbital... Read more »
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Optic Neuritis: How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your Eyes and Vision
What is optic neuritis? According to ADAM Medical Encyclopedia, optic neuritis is "inflammation of the optic nerve; it may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye." Though the exact cause is unknown, sudden swelling of the optic nerve...
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