Neurological Conditions
Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Emergency
ICD-10: G36 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: न्यूरोमाइलाइटिस ऑप्टिका · தமிழ்: நியூரோமைலிடிஸ் ஆப்டிகா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನ್ಯೂರೋಮೈಲಿಟಿಸ್ ಆಪ್ಟಿಕಾ · తెలుగు: న్యూరోమైలిటిస్ ఆప్టికా · বাংলা: নিউরোমাইলাইটিস অপটিকা · मराठी: न्यूरोमायलिटिस ऑप्टिका · ગુજરાતી: ન્યુરોમાયલિટિસ ઓપ્ટિકા
About this condition
Neuromyelitis optica is a rare autoimmune condition that causes severe inflammation of the optic nerves and spinal cord, leading to sudden vision loss and paralysis. Unlike multiple sclerosis, it primarily affects the eyes and spine rather than the entire nervous system. Prompt treatment is critical to prevent permanent damage and disability.
Common symptoms
sudden vision loss
eye pain
weakness in arms and legs
loss of bladder control
numbness
severe back pain
vomiting
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | न्यूरोमाइलाइटिस ऑप्टिका · देविक रोग · आंख और रीढ़ की सूजन · अचानक दृष्टि हानि |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நியூரோமைலிடிஸ் ஆப்டிகா · டெவிக் நோய் · கண் முதுகெலும்பு வீக்கம் · திடீர் பார்வை இழப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನ್ಯೂರೋಮೈಲಿಟಿಸ್ ಆಪ್ಟಿಕಾ · ಡೆವಿಕ್ ರೋಗ · ಕಣ್ಣು ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಊತ · ಹಠಾತ್ ದೃಷ್ಟಿ ನಷ್ಟ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | న్యూరోమైలిటిస్ ఆప్టికా · డెవిక్ వ్యాధి · కంటి వెన్నుపాము వాపు · అకస్మాత్ చూపు కోల్పోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নিউরোমাইলাইটিস অপটিকা · ডেভিক রোগ · চোখ ও মেরুদণ্ডের প্রদাহ · হঠাৎ দৃষ্টিশক্তি হ্রাস |
| Marathi (मराठी) | न्यूरोमायलिटिस ऑप्टिका · देविक रोग · डोळा आणि पाठीचा कणा दाह · अचानक दृष्टी नुकसान |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ન્યુરોમાયલિટિસ ઓપ્ટિકા · ડેવિક રોગ · આંખ અને કરોડરજ્જુ સોજો · અચાનક દ્રષ્ટિ ગુમાવવી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]?
sudden vision loss, eye pain, weakness in arms and legs, loss of bladder control, numbness, severe back pain.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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