Questions

  1. What is white matter demyelination?
  2. What are the effects of white matter demyelination?
  3. What causes white matter demyelination?
  4. How is white matter demyelination treated?

Answers

  1. White matter demyelination refers to damage to the myelin sheath of neurons, which prevents them from properly conducting nerve signals.
  2. The effects of white matter demyelination include muscle weakness, ataxia, and visual problems.
  3. The causes of white matter demyelination may include genetic factors, abnormalities in the immune system, and infections.
  4. Treatments for white matter demyelination include a combination of medication, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other therapies.