11/12/2025
Transverse myelitis is a rare neurological disorder caused by inflammation of a section of the spinal cord that affects both sides.
This inflammation can damage the nerve-insulating myelin, disrupting the signals sent to and from the brain and leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, pain, sensory problems, and bladder/bowel control issues below the level of the spinal cord lesion.
Causes can include infections, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions, and treatment may involve corticosteroids and plasma exchange.
Source: Web MD