What Is Transverse Myelitis?
6. Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves an assessment of symptoms followed by neurological testing. The tests are used to detect the presence of inflammation and rule out other causes. Magnetic resonance imaging provides a 3D image of the soft tissue that can reveal whether there is swelling along the spinal cord.
The doctor may order a spinal tap. This test is used to determine the white blood cell count in the spinal column, which can be high in some people with transverse myelitis. Blood tests are run to detect the antibodies for Devic’s disease. People with this condition are prone to multiple episodes of transverse myelitis and may require additional treatment.
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