Prognosis of Transverse myelitis: Variable. Recovery typically within 2-12 weeks but can last 2 years. Some complications may be permanent. ...see also Overview of Transverse myelitis
Prognosis for Transverse myelitis: Generally, prognosis for complete recovery from transverse myelitis is not good. Although recovery usually begins between 2 and 12 weeks after onset and may continue for up to 2 years, most individuals are left with considerable disability. Some individuals may have minor or no deficits, while others may have significant motor, sensory, and sphincter (bowel) deficits. Some individuals show no recovery at all. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Transverse Myelitis Information Page: NINDS) ...see also Overview of Transverse myelitis
Complications of Transverse myelitis may include:
Complications of Transverse myelitis from the Diseases Database include:
See also complications of Transverse myelitis.
The 'prognosis' of Transverse myelitis usually refers to the likely outcome of Transverse myelitis. The prognosis of Transverse myelitis may include the duration of Transverse myelitis, chances of complications of Transverse myelitis, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Transverse myelitis, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Transverse myelitis. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.
What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if...
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed...
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to...
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...