Causes of Transverse myelitis
Cause of Transverse myelitis: Transverse myelitis may be caused by viral infections, spinal cord injuries, immune reactions, or insufficient blood flow through the blood vessels in the spinal cord. It may also occur as a complication of such disorders as optic neuromyelitis, multiple sclerosis, smallpox, measles, or chickenpox. 1
Underlying condition causes of Transverse myelitis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Transverse myelitis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Transverse myelitis includes:
- Viral infections
- Spinal cord injuries
- Immune reactions
- Insufficient spinal cord blood flow
- Optic neuromyelitis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Smallpox
- Measles
- Chickenpox
Transverse myelitis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Transverse myelitis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Transverse myelitis. The list of conditions listing Transverse myelitis as a complication in our database includes:
Transverse myelitis as a symptom: Conditions listing Transverse myelitis as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Transverse myelitis. The list of conditions listing Transverse myelitis as a symptom in our database includes:
Causes of Transverse myelitis: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Transverse myelitis:
Related information for causes of Transverse myelitis:
Further relevant information on causes of Transverse myelitis may be found
in the risk factors for Transverse myelitis
and underlying causes of Transverse myelitis.
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Transverse Myelitis Information Page: NINDS
Last revision:
June 4, 2003
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