Transverse myelitis
A guide for patients and carers
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How common is transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis is rare. A large regional neuroscience centre is likely to see just five or six people affected by transverse myelitis each year. Accurate figures are not available, but it is estimated that there are no more than 300 new cases in the UK each year.
No. No hereditary risk or genetic factors have been identified for transverse myelitis. You cannot pass on an increased risk of getting transverse myelitis to your family.
It is not possible to catch transverse myelitis from another person.
Are my family at risk?
No. No hereditary risk or genetic factors have been identified for transverse myelitis. You cannot pass on an increased risk of getting transverse myelitis to your family.
It is not possible to catch transverse myelitis from another person.
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Contents
- What is transverse myelitis?
- What causes transverse myelitis?
- How common is transverse myelitis?
- What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis?
- Tests and investigations for transverse myelitis
- Possible treatments for transverse myelitis
- Going home
- Recovery from transverse myelitis
- Longer term effects of transverse myelitis
- Relapses
- Other demyelinating conditions
- Future treatments for transverse myelitis
- Useful contacts
- Support groups and further reading
- Thank you
- Your feedback on Transverse Myelitis
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