Questions
- What is white matter demyelination?
- What are the effects of white matter demyelination?
- What causes white matter demyelination?
- How is white matter demyelination treated?
Answers
- White matter demyelination refers to damage to the myelin sheath of neurons, which prevents them from properly conducting nerve signals.
- The effects of white matter demyelination include muscle weakness, ataxia, and visual problems.
- The causes of white matter demyelination may include genetic factors, abnormalities in the immune system, and infections.
- Treatments for white matter demyelination include a combination of medication, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other therapies.