How to Treat Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a condition that usually develops after a viral infection attacks the nervous system. It is characterized by a short-term onset of brain and spinal cord inflammation. This inflammation is so severe that the protective coating of nerves, called the myelis, is damaged. Use these steps to learn how to treat this condition.

Things You'll Need

• IV pump
• Metylprednisone
• Plasma

Instructions

Treat Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

1. Visit your doctor and get a proper diagnosis. This step is critical to your treatment plan, as it will make sure you have acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, and it will also make sure you use a treatment option that is right for your condition and medical history.

2. Follow the most common treatment option by using IV corticosteroids like metylprednisolone. Since this therapy is delivered via intravenous therapies, you will need to either have an IV pump set up at home or you will need to visit your doctor's office for treatment.

3. Try plasmapheresis if IV corticosteroids don’t work. This option uses plasma treatments which are derived from blood products donated by blood donors. However, the red blood cells are removed and only the white blood cells and watery components of the blood remain.

4. Investigate IV immunoglobulin therapy if IV corticosteroids don’t work. This is another viable treatment option that you can use to treat acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. This treatment is used to boost your immune system so that it can naturally fight the infection that is causing the inflammation in your brain and spinal cord.